Example Sentences

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He’s also a deep-ball target who can outjump defensive backs.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

What proved the game's decisive moment followed as Steve Marsters managed to outjump Williams in the corner and just dab down before going into touch - although he was short with the difficult conversion attempt.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

It foamed and raged and swept citizens along in its wake, but Nora alone was strong enough to outjump it.

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021

The Rams still lack a tall wide receiver that can tower over or outjump cornerbacks and safeties in the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2017

She could outrun half the boys who had been her slaves and playfellows in childhood, and outjump three-fourths of them.

From When Grandmamma Was New The Story of a Virginia Childhood by Harland, Marion