as in to better
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Szoboszlai is on course to better those numbers this season, with his goal against Ipswich his third in the league and fourth of the season overall, alongside five assists in all competitions.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025 -
Accept criticism gracefully and apply it to better yourself.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In many cases, though, the payments proposed in the email would far exceed that sum.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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Many employees in our restaurants routinely earn $25 to $40 per hour, far exceeding the minimum wage.—
Nicole Ayala,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Spartans used four third-period goals to top the Gophers 9-3 in the series opener of the top two teams in the Big Ten.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2025
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Italy’s Federica Brignone topped the field in 1:35.83, with Italian teammate Sofia Goggia just 0.01 behind in second.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hopes for relief For decades, demand for housing has outstripped supply nationwide.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Energy Information Administration sees global supply outstripping demand growth over the next two years.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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For the first time in the 22-year history of Randstad's annual review of the world of work, surpassed pay (79 percent) as a key motivator for employees.—
Aliss Higham,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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All kidding aside, the Wild have surpassed the expectations of many, including The Athletic staff.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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It’s not specifically meant to be confusing, there is an ambiguity to it, as to what exactly transcends the severance barrier.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Automation also transcends into having cyber tools that optimize and drive efficiency.—
Dewayne Hart,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Micro-influencers—with their smaller, more targeted audiences—often outshine traditional influencers in engagement and conversion rates.—
Jason (Jiehui) Zeng,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Seen with the naked eye, the Moon's brightness far outshined Mars, casting soft shadows on a cold winter evening in East Texas.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
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Sly Stone's struggles with cocaine have been well documented, even, at times, eclipsing his achievements as an artist.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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On February 13, another major aviation disaster eclipsed the Skymaster.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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