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outclass

[out-klas, -klahs] / ˌaʊtˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /


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Over the course of Sunday’s game, Brazil seemed to outclass Norway, and the expected goals metric had them well ahead, 2.75 to 0.84.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

These quantum technologies draw on quantum physics to process information in ways that outclass their traditional counterparts and are expected to improve areas as varied as medicine, finance and communication.

From Science Daily Feb. 26, 2024

Trying to outclass schools such as Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in addition to the likes of Oregon and USC will be, too.

From Seattle Times Nov. 16, 2023

DALTON, Ga. — Herschel Walker has proven he can outclass and stiff-arm competitors on the gridiron, but what about under the bright lights of a debate stage?

From Washington Times May 3, 2022

I am itching to know what criticisms he is going to make on the poet, whose sublime songs so far outclass those of his contemporaries.

From The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 by Aristophanes

The moment fans have waited for comes as Riley arrives to an electric reception, and he quickly justifies the hype around his budding career as he outclasses Junior before securing the finish.

From BBC Nov. 2, 2024

It’s tempting to praise “The Patient” by comparing it to the series it breezily outclasses.

From Washington Post Aug. 29, 2022

The M9’s performance outclasses other IPS LCD monitors I’ve tested.

From The Verge Aug. 4, 2022

But as always at the Tour de France when a competitor outclasses the field, Pogacar’s dominant ride also raised suspicions.

From Fox News Jul. 18, 2021

Granted, Miss Seaton is an excellent player, but Miss Stearns outclasses her.

From Jane Allen: Right Guard by Bancroft, Edith

Spain outclassed France with a performance built on principles we've come to know from them over decades now - possession, counter-pressing, a dominant midfield, and short passing combinations.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

It appeared a spent, hopelessly outclassed force whose time had come to an end.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

England were outclassed with both bat and ball in the first game of their three-match T20 series against India, but Knight's 21 from 24 balls stalled England's progress in pursuit of 189 to win.

From BBC May 28, 2026

Guardiola outclassed Bournemouth 3-1 on 2 November and Doku again was given his free role in-field.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

He might as well have had a pea shooter against that thing, but he didn’t lower his weapon, no matter how outclassed it was.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

The Atlas Lions had seen their world record 19-match winning run come to an end in a 1-1 draw with Mali last time out, but bounced back from that by outclassing their Zambian opponents.

From Barron's Dec. 29, 2025

When Carlos Alcaraz won his sixth Grand Slam title on Sunday, he did so by thoroughly outclassing the world's number one player in probably the best performance of his career so far.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2025

What was supposed to be a showdown turned into a rout, the Bruins completely outclassing a nationally ranked team on their home court.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 31, 2025

Open — by outclassing two-time Slam runner-up Tsitsipas in every possible manner until stumbling slightly near the finish line.

From Washington Times Jun. 6, 2023

There is here not only the chronic element, but the thing is distinctly in a class by itself, quite outclassing in the difficulty presented any case of mere chronic infirmity.

From Quiet Talks on John's Gospel by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)




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