Considering the accuracy of these measures (an accuracy far surpassing that of any other contemporary observations), it is somewhat surprising that this form of micrometer was never systematically used in any sustained or important astronomical researches, although a number of instruments of the kind were made by Dollond.
But he had held his own as a general, and as a diplomatist he had shown surpassing skill.
Warp soil is of surpassing fertility.
The cottage is situated on the Spey river amidst scenery of surpassing loveliness.
Heaven is where God will show us kindness out of the surpassing riches of His grace forever.