out-distance

Example Sentences

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He did, however, concede that the Japanese player was likely to out-distance him at the tee-off.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2017

Even if I started running, I couldn’t out-distance all of them.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

So, like one who flies across a Russian steppe pursued by starving wolves, Gabriel sped on his task, seeking to out-distance the grim and noiseless wolf that followed close upon his track.

From In the Yule-Log Glow, Book II Christmas Tales from 'Round the World by Morris, Harrison S. (Harrison Smith)

Each man was doing his utmost to out-distance the bold rivals following by our route.

From Lords of the North by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)

While at school his Majesty displayed such a natural aptitude for learning as to readily out-distance his instructors.”

From The Wallypug in London by Wright, Alan, fl. 1894-1927