outplay
Example Sentences
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Equity receivership, a bankruptcy-like proceeding used to reorganize troubled companies, was a favorite method that many of these tycoons deployed to outplay their rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“The most important thing is effort. Our goal is nobody is going to outplay us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
In 2000, millions tuned in to watch Richard Hatch outwit, outplay, and outlast his teammates and competitors to become the first Survivor.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2024
You don’t have to have seen “Survivor” in years to know the whole point is to outwit, outplay and outlast by any means necessary including betrayal.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2024
"Do you think you can outplay Miss Stearns?" asked Laura anxiously.
From Jane Allen: Right Guard by Edith Bancroft
