as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
that actor's performance towered over all others in the film
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Tens of thousands remain without power from last week’s storm while authorities distribute supplies and grapple with a growing death toll exceeding 100.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
However, four players for Grand Canyon exceeded Buchanan’s point total, including three with 16 points, and senior guard Jaden Henley scored a game-high 20 — 18 of them in the second half.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, Qualcomm surpassed earnings and revenue expectations for the fiscal first quarter.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is a chance Pasquantino can surpass Raleigh in 2026.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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One of Green’s favorite preparations is a pearl onion gratin, where frozen onions are slowly cooked with butter, a pinch of sugar, and warm spices until lightly caramelized, then finished with cream, Gruyère, and a crisp breadcrumb topping.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Harun Ozalp | Anadolu | Getty Images Microsoft topped revenue and earnings estimates in its fiscal 2026 second quarter.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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What terrifies Iran’s theocrats the most, the fear that eclipses all their fears, is the ability of the people at large to clearly see the essential realities of the present regime.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Humble Beginnings Walmart started as a single store in 1962 and quickly eclipsed competitors like Kmart and Sears.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Bolts lead the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference with 72 points, five ahead of the B’s, who despite a 11-2-1 January have not been able to better their playoff position from the second wild-card spot.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Conte hit 93 points, a total bettered only by Mourinho in a debut Premier League season, as mentioned earlier.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Tower (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower%20%28over%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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