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Meanings of exceeding in English

Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree.

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Usage of exceeding in English
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In 1989 'population growth is exceeding farmers' ability to keep up.' No.
The Rational Optimist
2
In August, Huawei forecast smartphone shipments exceeding 200 million for the year.
Radio NZ
3
The waiver applies for a period of stay not exceeding 30 days.
Radio NZ
4
With 30 percent annual growth, the laptop market is consistently exceeding expectations.
Wired
5
He also said the automaker is meeting or exceeding its financial targets.
Reuters
6
He was in exceeding high spirits and in the utmost good humour.
The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2
7
Especially in the neighborhood of Nyborg do they grow in exceeding abundance.
O. T., A Danish Romance
8
Photo-oxidation also produced substantial ammonium nitrate, often exceeding the mass of SOA.
Pubmed
9
Councillor Brian Dawson asked if staff were concerned about exceeding the limit.
Radio NZ
10
Putin accused the coalition of exceeding its U.N. mandate to protect civilians.
Reuters
11
Only Canada, Germany and Norway have made pledges exceeding their fair share.
The Guardian
12
Seven out of 203 private wells were exceeding the drinking water threshold.
Radio NZ
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She ought to be put in jail for exceeding the speed limit.
Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School / Or, Fast Friends in...
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But here it was, exceeding my expectations with stunning power and grace.
BBC
15
The light of the lantern seemed now to glow with exceeding brightness.
Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ
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The TOORJENONG grows to a large size, exceeding twenty pounds in weight.
Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia and ...
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