outfight
Americanverb (used with object)
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Kerewin is a memorable heroine, a chain-smoking, stumpy, frizzy-haired genius of a woman who can outfight, outfish and outwit anyone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Watching Reeves outfight everyone on the planet — always dressed to kill — is precisely why these films exist,” The Times said in its review.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2019
The Saint Vincent native won’t blow by any cornerbacks, but he can outfight most of them for a contested ball.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2019
The rest seem to think they can elude, outrun, or outfight the demons that come for them.
From Slate ● May 20, 2013
Beckwith later noted: “Washington did not really outfight the British, he simply outspied us!”
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
Beckham made an early 27-yard reception before his 1-yard TD grab early in the fourth quarter, outfighting Nevin Lawson for a jump ball.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2021
After clearing a corner Wolves overwhelmed United with a counterattack, Jota concluding it by outfighting and outwitting Luke Shaw before thrashing a shot into the net.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2019
He made another big play last week by outfighting Auburn defensive back Jordyn Peters for a 25-yard reception that put Tennessee ahead for good.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2018
Sure, the show offers cartoonish heroics like Aliff’s burly Porthos easily outfighting four swordsmen.
From Washington Post ● May 16, 2016
In this he threw away half his chance of winning, but he knew if he was to win at all it was with the outfighting that remained to him.
From The Night-Born by London, Jack
"They were outfought and there was a lack of desire. The players have to start taking responsibility."
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
After holding a three-point lead with 2:46 left, the second-seeded Bruins, who had 19 turnovers, were outscored, outfought and outclassed from there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
After holding a three-point lead when Gabriela Jaquez got the bounce on a floating jumper with 2:46 left, the Bruins were outscored, outfought and outclassed the rest of the way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2024
But safety Julian Love outfought Watkins for the ball, and Seattle had the ball at the 20 and new life.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
He wanted to get out of this room where he was outpointed and outfought.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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