outsmarting

Example Sentences

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"It's classic 80s adventure fare, in the best way: kids outsmarting adults, lashings of humour and a surprising amount of heart," the Standard's Vicky Jessop gushed.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

In “Saatapiaq,” by Terrie Kusugak, a man tries to escape his fate by outsmarting an ijiraq, a shapeshifting creature from Inuit lore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Former clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula has written three books on the subject and has 2 million YouTube subscribers who tune in for videos on outsmarting and abandoning narcissists.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

"Dumb Money" depicts working class people outsmarting some of the richest financial minds and companies in the country.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2023

She blinks a few times, clearly outsmarting me.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett