outdistance

Example Sentences

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But within the next two months, he would outdistance a crowded field — including California Gov. Jerry Brown — and become the party’s front-runner.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2023

The reigning national champion Bears earned all 61 first-place votes for the third time in four weeks to easily outdistance No. 2 Duke.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2022

They earned 55 of 63 first-place votes to easily outdistance No. 2 UCLA, which earned the other eight.

From Fox News • Oct. 18, 2021

If it is right, it will increase its workers’ loyalty and outdistance earthbound competitors.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2021

Adela was twenty, and so far did she outdistance the world that it seemed certain she would be the most beautiful for many, many years.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman