out-distance

Example Sentences

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He did, however, concede that the Japanese player was likely to out-distance him at the tee-off.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2017

Even if I started running, I couldn’t out-distance all of them.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

"Let's hope that we can out-distance any machines that start to chase us."

From Fighting in France by Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)

They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.

From Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman by Lillibridge, Will

While at school his Majesty displayed such a natural aptitude for learning as to readily out-distance his instructors.”

From The Wallypug in London by Wright, Alan, fl. 1894-1927