run circles around
Example Sentences
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Connoisseurs of robotic vacuums say cheaper, fancier competitors have run circles around the brand, which became better known for mishaps than clean floors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
“I think his values, his work ethic, his ability to just run circles around everyone with regards to policy and pushing forward,” the South Carolina Republican told CBS’ “Face the Nation.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
In overall fidelity, the 1000XM4 earbuds unsurprisingly run circles around the LinkBuds.
From The Verge ● Feb. 15, 2022
Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons, a team the Giants should have run circles around — and frequently did at times — was a master class in funnible football.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2021
They took it personally when someone who could obviously run circles around the rest of the class completely refused to play the game.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
