outwitting

Example Sentences

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The combined efforts of Adam, Barbara and Lydia are crucial to outwitting his schemes.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2024

Blackburn were eager not to become a plotline in future 'Welcome to Wrexham' episodes and quickly took control of the game, outwitting their opponents with slick passing and sharp movement to create several chances.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

Bletchley Park’s most famous feat was outwitting Germany’s Enigma encryption machine, which produced a constantly changing cipher and was widely considered unbreakable.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

The excellent soprano Janai Brugger made a substantial Susanna, capable of outwitting Figaro and, more importantly, the Count’s advances.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

“Everywhere the best ornamental grounds that we see are those in which vines and creepers are outwitting the gardener. We can’t have little vines and weeds enough.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson