exceed (someone or something) in (something)
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To surpass or outshine something in some action or trait. Well, Greg got the promotion because his work really exceeded yours in quality. After the hurricane, that volunteer group far exceeded our local government in responsiveness. I was actually there to scout the third baseman, but the starting pitcher exceeded him in raw talent and caught my eye instead.
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exceed someone or something in something
to surpass someone or something in something. Tom exceeds Walter in athletic ability. Ralph exceeded the Rock of Gibraltar in hardheadedness.
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