outplay

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Despite injuries and an occasional slow start, the Chargers are playing great defense and Justin Herbert should be able to outplay the Giants’ limited offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

In 2000, millions tuned in to watch Richard Hatch outwit, outplay, and outlast his teammates and competitors to become the first Survivor.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2024

And above all, determined to outplay the West in conspicuous displays of power.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

You don’t have to have seen “Survivor” in years to know the whole point is to outwit, outplay and outlast by any means necessary including betrayal.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024

"Is there not one," he went on slowly, "who dares promise, in the presence of the Bachs that before Reinken dies he will meet him and outplay him?"

From Unfinished Portraits Stories of Musicians and Artists by Lee, Jennette