outdo

Example Sentences

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Even in abnormal political times, competition can be healthy, spurring journalists to match or outdo rival outlets.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Arteta said the two had even taken their competitive spirit to trying to outdo each other in the gym, but were great friends off the pitch.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Discovery WBD -0.54%decrease; red down pointing triangle in a second round of bids as it tries to outdo rival Paramount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

The country's 2018 staging of the pageant is regarded as among the best in recent years, so expectations were high for Thailand to outdo itself and put on a show.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Basil was determined to outdo the bigger paper by the use of adjectives alone, if necessary.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam