outjump

Example Sentences

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“He saw me as one of the many competitors who were trying to outjump him, but in reality I was his biggest fan.”

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2023

Smith Rowe: The writing was on the wall at Emirates Stadium when I saw Ben White outjump Harry Kane for a 50/50 header in the early exchanges.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2021

It foamed and raged and swept citizens along in its wake, but Nora alone was strong enough to outjump it.

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021

Entering the hall with three exceptional DBs was striking for Gonzalez, whose ability to outrun linebackers and outmuscle or even outjump safeties and cornerbacks made him a dominant performer for 17 seasons.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2019

"Oho, Mister Drake, you soon shall see That Mistress Puss can not outjump me; And although my legs are short and thin, I'll wager that in a race I'll win."

From Harper's Young People, July 20, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various