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outplay

[aut-play] / ˌaʊtˈpleɪ /






VERB
outperform
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Equity receivership, a bankruptcy-like proceeding used to reorganize troubled companies, was a favorite method that many of these tycoons deployed to outplay their rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

“The most important thing is effort. Our goal is nobody is going to outplay us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025

In 2000, millions tuned in to watch Richard Hatch outwit, outplay, and outlast his teammates and competitors to become the first Survivor.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2024

And above all, determined to outplay the West in conspicuous displays of power.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2024

Papa Péron raised himself in his bed, shook his hand at the air and almost shouted after him: “And if you do not outplay that charlatan, Bauquel, I will never forgive you.”

From The Intriguers by William Le Queux


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