The rally, which finally surpassed the levels reached at the end of last year, comes after a rocky beginning of the year.

Indeed, Tuesday's report of a sixth straight expanding quarter will almost certainly show the economy finally surpassing the level of the second quarter of 1990.

Maybe this is the season the Red Sox will finally surpass the Yankees, not evaporate.

After 1995 the civilian traffic figures started rising again, and finally in 2007 surpassed the 1987 record.

It was not until 1940 that agricultural production finally surpassed its pre-collectivization levels.

Last Tuesday, the Dow finally surpassed its 2000 peak, closing at 11,727.34.

Only in the 1980's did Peru's population finally surpass the peak of Inca period, attaining 22 million.

However, with the rival show Dynasty finally surpassing Dallas in the ratings, the producers made efforts to stabilize the show's slow decline.

In December 1979, participation finally surpassed 20 million.

It was a bit of a shock when Toyota finally surpassed General Motors last week as the world's largest carmaker.