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
Prediction: "Either second or first. There was a point last season when it looked as though Jose Mourinho had outfoxed everyone again. This time expect them to make fewer mistakes."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2014
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
"I can write a letter and sign it," said Jimmy, explaining how he had outfoxed the ticket seller.
From The Fourth R by George Oliver Smith
