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Meanings of exceeding in English

Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree.

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Examples for "exceptional"
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Hobbes made his argument to answer a specific problem of exceptional insecurity.
The Guardian
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China is considered an emerging market because of its exceptional growth rate.
Reuters
3
These are exceptional measures to protect citizens, Trudeau told a news conference.
Reuters
4
We have witnessed a moment of exceptional national unity in recent weeks.
The Irish Times
5
Fortunately, the Home Office recognises that the current COVID-19 situation is exceptional.
The South African
1
Former diplomat, foreign minister, prodigious linguist, including Russian learned on military service.
Reuters
2
And so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire.
Ebony
3
He arrived in Chicago in time for the prodigious procession of welcome.
Mark Twain: A Biography. Volume II, Part 1: 1886-1900
4
The essentially abandoned children are inarticulate and given to prodigious drug use.
Reuters
5
The result on the audience was prodigious; Mr. Blyth alone sat unmoved.
Hide and Seek
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China last year became Brazil's main trading partner, surpassing the United States.
Reuters
2
It is now surpassing both targets, partly due to soaring market values.
Reuters
3
Burnham had all but given up hope of surpassing the Eiffel Tower.
The devil in the white city: murder, magic & madness and the fai...
4
IT SEEMS that Padraig Harrington cannot help surpassing his expectations these days.
The Irish Times
5
Here was the fleet, far surpassing in grandeur their most magnificent ideal.
All Aboard; or, Life on the Lake / A Sequel to "The Boat Club"
1
At first they were easy: Name the Olympian gods, she would say.
Helen of troy
2
KIRSTEN McGARRY: The latest Olympian from Ireland's first family of winter sports.
The Irish Times
3
I think it's everyone's dream at some point to be an Olympian.
Climbing Magazine
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It's been an outstanding two years for the popular yet humble Olympian.
The South African
5
Their team leader, and only former Olympian, had let the side down.
The Guardian
Usage of exceeding in English
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In 1989 'population growth is exceeding farmers' ability to keep up.' No.
The Rational Optimist
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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
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He also said the automaker is meeting or exceeding its financial targets.
Reuters
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He was in exceeding high spirits and in the utmost good humour.
The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2
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Especially in the neighborhood of Nyborg do they grow in exceeding abundance.
O. T., A Danish Romance
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Photo-oxidation also produced substantial ammonium nitrate, often exceeding the mass of SOA.
Pubmed
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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
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Only Canada, Germany and Norway have made pledges exceeding their fair share.
The Guardian
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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
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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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