Example Sentences

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America’s elite corporations have outdone her, by a wide margin — and they’re not creatures of myth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

"Those lips have outdone Jagger, they're the most famous lips in the world."

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2023

He had to wait to start and then, rather than with something momentous, he began: “Wow, New York City. You have outdone yourself again. What a parade.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2019

Carroll and Schneider have outdone most of their peers, but if they stay put, they’ll have the chance to join the all-time ranks.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2016

“And two rhymes this time! Penny old girl, you have outdone yourself.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood