outdo

Example Sentences

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Even in abnormal political times, competition can be healthy, spurring journalists to match or outdo rival outlets.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Arteta said the two had even taken their competitive spirit to trying to outdo each other in the gym, but were great friends off the pitch.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Discovery WBD -0.54%decrease; red down pointing triangle in a second round of bids as it tries to outdo rival Paramount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

On it went, the entire staff working to outdo one another in service of the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

Standing there with rage in his heart, looking after Jasper, Ged swore to himself to outdo his rival, and not in some mere illusion-match but in a test of power.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin