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How to pronounce surpassed in American English
“surpassed” pronunciation by American speakers
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“surpassed” in real sentences — American speakers
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They surpassed that goal.
NTSB
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absolutely surpassed every goal that we had.
USDA
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surpassed us in Alaska in oil and gas.
The Obama White House
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