outpace
verb (used with object)
to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance.
was outpacing
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past progressiveof outpace.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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As recently as 2021, its growth was outpacing the national average, with thriving factories cranking out building materials, furniture and home appliances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Demand for goods and services was outpacing supply, and it said there was high lending growth.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2023
Through the air, Williams was outpacing his Heisman numbers from a year ago during the first five games, throwing for 21 touchdowns to one interception compared to 12 touchdowns and one interception last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Julie Yang was outpacing appointed incumbent Scott Joftus in the competition for the District 3 seat Tuesday night — similar to her lead in the primary election.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2022
Jessie plucked her nervously by the sleeve seeing Christopher was outpacing them, and terrified of being left in that labyrinth of corridor without a guide.
From Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker by Marguerite Bryant
