outdo

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CEO transitions not linked to activists saw the companies’ stocks outdo the S&P 500 by 2.5% the first year and 4% after two years.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

They conclude that it signals toughness—and vow to outdo him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

The country's 2018 staging of the pageant is regarded as among the best in recent years, so expectations were high for Thailand to outdo itself and put on a show.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

They would outdo each other, leaping in on me, hammering at Mr. Muhammad, at me, and at the Nation of Islam.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey