outrun

Example Sentences

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There’s a good chance inflation will outrun wage growth for months or even the rest of 2026, economists say.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Brown bears -- which can weigh up to half a tonne and outrun a human -- are found only in the main northern island of Hokkaido.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

As I got older, I realized I brought it with me, and it is a part of me, and how much therapy do I have to do to outrun this?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Most of the stories are matter-of-fact, and Bertei avoids the absolute worst consequences for a while before she can’t outrun it any more.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Once they were gone, Naomi tore down the path into the woods, trying to outrun the sob that was caught in her throat.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez