outjump

Example Sentences

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“He saw me as one of the many competitors who were trying to outjump him, but in reality I was his biggest fan.”

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2023

What proved the game's decisive moment followed as Steve Marsters managed to outjump Williams in the corner and just dab down before going into touch - although he was short with the difficult conversion attempt.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

He positioned himself perfectly to outjump several smaller Arizona defenders to haul in a 57-yard Hail Mary TD to end the half — a play that gave the Browns momentum.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2021

It foamed and raged and swept citizens along in its wake, but Nora alone was strong enough to outjump it.

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021

"Oho, Mister Drake, you soon shall see That Mistress Puss can not outjump me; And although my legs are short and thin, I'll wager that in a race I'll win."

From Harper's Young People, July 20, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various