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outplay

[aut-play] / ˌaʊtˈpleɪ /






VERB
outperform
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Equity receivership, a bankruptcy-like proceeding used to reorganize troubled companies, was a favorite method that many of these tycoons deployed to outplay their rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

His team is full of talent and can now outplay sides in open play, keep clean sheets and, on top of that, they can score regularly from set-plays too.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2025

“The most important thing is effort. Our goal is nobody is going to outplay us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 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

During the brief intermission Grace and Miriam had clasped hands and vowed to outplay the sophomores in the second half or perish in the attempt.

From Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College by Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower


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