outfox
verb (used with object)
to outwit; outsmart; outmaneuver.
had outfoxed
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past perfectof outfox.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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But it appeared Tule had outfoxed the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2021
When the two men finally sat down to hammer out an agreement on the referendum, many Westminster pundits thought Cameron had outfoxed Salmond by refusing to allow a third question on the ballot paper.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2014
The input of Foran had been positive for Caley Thistle's goal, but his next major contribution was poor when he took out Mackay-Steven after the winger had outfoxed him with skill.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2013
Also, with persistence: his signature move was to turn from an interrogation, letting the suspects think they had outfoxed him, and then turn back to ask "Just one more thing..." which would be their undoing.
From Time ● Jun. 24, 2011
But perhaps it was only his foxy protest because his prey had outfoxed him.
From A Mountain Boyhood by Enos B. (Enos Benjamin) Comstock
