surpassing
Americanadjective
adverb
adjective
adverb
Other Word Forms
- surpassingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of surpassing
Example Sentences
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By reexamining rock samples returned by the Apollo missions, the team found evidence that the Moon did experience periods of extremely strong magnetism, at times even surpassing Earth's.
From Science Daily
The company posted adjusted earnings of 26 cents a share in the period, surpassing analysts’ consensus calls for 19 cents, according to FactSet.
From Barron's
The company’s current remaining performance obligations, or the amount of revenue expected in the next year from services not yet delivered, was $35.1 billion, surpassing the consensus of $34.5 billion.
From MarketWatch
The company’s current remaining performance obligations, or the amount of revenue expected in the next year from services not yet delivered, was $35.1 billion, surpassing the consensus of $34.5 billion.
From MarketWatch
Monday's loss to United was Everton's sixth at home this season in the league, surpassing their total from the whole of their final campaign at Goodison.
From BBC
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