outclassed

Example Sentences

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Painter had pulled up film and knew instantly what he was watching: a player who outclassed higher-rated prospects across the country, and outperformed his own size.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The pressure then mounted on Borthwick as his side were outclassed by Ireland at Allianz Stadium.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

He then outclassed former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0, 6-3, a player he had upset in five sets as a qualifier in Melbourne a year earlier, to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Sabalenka won the first nine points in a row to surge into a 2-0 lead at Rod Laver Arena against her outclassed opponent ranked 702 in the world.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

As if reading her thoughts, Martina hissed, “Now you realize how outclassed you are, don’t you, Wetherall? I don’t blame you for giving up.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart