outplay

Example Sentences

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However, Celtic were then outplayed and outfought on Tuesday as Motherwell swept to a fully deserved 2-0 win, and anger from Fir Park's away end was apparent throughout.

From BBC

But despite showing more grit, they were again outplayed by an Australian team who suffered a setback with spin wizard Nathan Lyon hurting his hamstring and hobbling off.

From Barron's

We walked off in front of 85,000 people knowing we had been thoroughly outplayed.

From BBC

Wales responded by producing one of their greatest performances, thoroughly outplaying the World Cup semi-finalists in front of a raucous Cardiff City Stadium crowd.

From BBC

For England, they were completely outplayed but it does feel like a missed opportunity considering their dominant record against the Proteas, and that they had managed to avoid India or Australia.

From BBC