outwork

Example Sentences

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“I’m trying to outwork the people. I’m trying to outwork me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

I think he will outwork Eubank and might stop him, but I am edging towards a Benn victory on points in an absolute thriller.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

“You’ve got to get in there and outwork them, outthink them, outperform them,” Dennis had told his son, “until there’s no doubt in anybody’s mind that you should be in there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

“At the time I was just trying to outwork everybody.”

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

My father says, “Just do your best. Remember—it’s a long race and you can always outwork talent in the end.”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick