as in to outperform
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Quality, momentum, and large caps outperformed growth, value, and small caps.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025 -
If that’s the case, Lee expects the Magnificent Seven stocks could outperform.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the February primary, House bested Henyard, garnering 88% of the vote.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Gators, who won their first NCAA men’s championship title since 2007 and third overall, bested the Cougars by a razor-thin margin: 65-63.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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Republicans will need Democratic support to overcome a 60-vote threshold to be able to pass the bill in the Senate.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prior court decisions and guidance from the Department of Justice have set up hurdles to overcome before the court is forced to overpass a reporter’s privilege to protect sources.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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The clean, modern lines, subdued colors, abundant natural light, and open floor plan all checked out.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, Wolf reckoned that EMs can move higher if the U.S. dollar continues to weaken and the impact of tariffs on overall trade is subdued.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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This year, he was tasked with conquering the opponent’s best hitters in Game 1, and that doesn’t figure to change.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Italy’s style of football is designed to defend, not to conquer.—
Philipp Lahm,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Defenseman Darnell Nurse should see his first action since Feb. 25 after surmounting a minor injury.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
3 Mar. 2025
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By embracing innovative digital solutions, independent practices can surmount longstanding barriers, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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In his first defense of the IBF crown, Ennis defeated David Avanesyan when the fight was halted before the start of the sixth round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the play-in tournament before losing to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game that would have sent them to the playoffs as the No.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not to be outdone, its longtime rival India plays the same game.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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As rehearsals unfold under the director’s bizarre, often humiliating techniques, the actors clash over their wildly opposing philosophies, each trying to outdo the other while navigating the absurdity of the creative process.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Outcompete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcompete. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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