outrun

Example Sentences

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Most of the stories are matter-of-fact, and Bertei avoids the absolute worst consequences for a while before she can’t outrun it any more.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The result: China now dominates these technologies, but production has outrun demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

NASA’s powerful Launch Abort System, designed to outrun an exploding rocket, is the result of years of work from scientists and engineers across the country, including in Southern California’s Mojave Desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Injuries and disciplinary issues continue to be a problem, while Rosenior has blamed the club's workload for a statistic that shows Chelsea have been outrun by every team this campaign.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

A rabbit could outrun a cat as long as he kept in the open and saw it coming first.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams