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

She finished with 208.17 points to outdistance 15-year-old American Isabeau Levito, who leaped from fifth place after her short program to take silver.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 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

It was surprising that he could run at all, let alone outdistance the others.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep