outrun

Example Sentences

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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

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

The result: China now dominates these technologies, but production has outrun demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

NASA’s powerful Launch Abort System, designed to outrun an exploding rocket, is the result of years of work from scientists and engineers across the country, including in Southern California’s Mojave Desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

And maybe most importantly, despite Toby’s disappearing act—he finally didn’t feel like he was trying to outrun a demon.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss