as in to outdistance
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That 26-medal count, which far outdistances those of the United States and Canada, doesn't even include six podium trips for ROC and three for OAR skaters.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025 -
Wellesley cruised to the team title, outdistancing Wachusett and Notre Dame (Worcester) easily.—
David Pollard,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2024
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Not to be outdone by Samsung’s huge Galaxy phone sale, Amazon has slashed the price of the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 8a.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Viewership on YouTube has grown steadily, routinely outdoing tune-in on Netflix and other streamers, commanding more than 10% of all viewing through a TV set on a monthly basis, according to Nielsen.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Trump also revoked an executive order, signed by Biden in 2024, focused on bettering labor standards.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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The legislative session moves fast — lawmakers have only two months each year to better the lives of Floridians.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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But Brady will have seen how Muhammad managed to overpower Edwards last time out and will be keen to replicate that approach to pick up the biggest win of his career to date.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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He’s had to rely heavily on blitzes to generate pressure because the interior of the defensive line has rarely been able to overpower their opponents at the point of attack.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2025
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Green tea also surpasses the antioxidant content of coffee, which is usually roasted.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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The federal government’s gross national debt has surpassed $34 trillion, a record high that foreshadows the coming political and economic challenges to improve America’s balance sheet in the coming years.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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Something bigger and more powerful than us finally and forever overtaking us, subjugating us.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, its long-term strategic goals remain unchanged: to subjugate Ukraine, weaken the Western security architecture, and establish a multipolar world dominated by a handful of powerful nations.—
Andriy Zagorodnyuk,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Concept is a strong, handsome hatchback that far outshines its predecessor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2025
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All three women’s vocals outshine the recorded backing tracks — and in big moments all three demonstrate the combination of singing and acting that lifts musical theater.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Solar use has grown 7.8-fold over the past decade, outstripping gas’ 1.4-fold growth rate.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro, using the same GPU as the iMac's, outstripped the ThinkCentre in Wild Strike Extreme and Steel Nomad Light.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Outfight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfight. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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