outdone

Example Sentences

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Over the last year it has been outdone only by rival Sandisk among large-cap stocks.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Not to be outdone by the album’s soaring musical ambience, Styles’ lyrics never disappoint, blending his penchant for witticism with pop-culture philosophy.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Not to be outdone, the Dodgers were one week into the season when Bill Plaschke posted a column with this headline: “Who says the Dodgers can’t go 162-0?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Not to be outdone, Musk has been painting his own updated vision for the heavens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

The last two bags were snatched up immediately, because it turned out, the thing about men in pool halls is none of them want to be outdone.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds