outdo

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CEO transitions not linked to activists saw the companies’ stocks outdo the S&P 500 by 2.5% the first year and 4% after two years.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

“We’re all working towards those goals. ... I very much appreciate our athletes really wanting to outdo themselves, outdo each other but with respect and at the highest level possible.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 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

Standing there with rage in his heart, looking after Jasper, Ged swore to himself to outdo his rival, and not in some mere illusion-match but in a test of power.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin