Etymology
Origin of outleap
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Cornell researchers combined soft microactuators with high-energy-density chemical fuel to create an insect-scale quadrupedal robot that is powered by combustion and can outrace, outlift, outflex and outleap its electric-driven competitors.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2023
One expert skeptically recalls a Russian proverb: “He can’t outleap himself.”
From Washington Post ● Jan. 17, 2023
With “Richard Jewell,” Eastwood’s artistry, his cinematic unconscious, imbues this pugnacious drama with urgent present-day observations that outleap its historical context—and maybe even his intentions.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 12, 2019
Usually the Seahawks try to get Graham in one-on-one matchups with smaller defensive backs and let him use his size to either post up the defender or outleap them on a jump ball.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 1, 2017
The beast could easily outrun, outleap, and outclimb them; that much was clear.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Hachimura’s other big play came with 1:58 left in the fourth quarter in which Hachimura outleaped everyone for a defensive rebound off a Jalen Brunson miss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
With the Commanders trailing 16-10 in the final minute, McLaurin outleaped Stephon Gilmore and then ripped the ball away from the Colts’ all-pro cornerback for a 33-yard gain to the Indianapolis 1-yard line.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2022
He looked every bit a seasoned wide receiver when he outleaped a defender along the sideline, then scooted out of a would-be tackle for a 42-yard touchdown against the Redskins.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2016
And on the Goff’s touchdown throw, Chris Harper outleaped Nick VanHoose. But just when things were looking down, Ellis stepped up.
From Chicago Tribune ● Sep. 1, 2013
But now and then the 103 query came from such a source or was delivered with so keen a thrust that his guarded feeling outleaped reserve.
From Spanish Highways and Byways by Bates, Katharine Lee
Francisco Calvo tied the score off a corner kick in the 42nd minute, outleaping a Canadian defender and redirecting the ball past Borjan.
From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2017
Chris Bosh grabs the errant shot, just barely outleaping the Spurs’ Manu Ginobili, whose maximal effort leaves him sprawled out underneath the basket.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2013
The simplicity of one runner beating another, one jumper outleaping another or one swimmer outstroking another--all provide a basic answer to an almost atavistic question: Who is swiftest?
From Time Magazine Archive
Miss Gibbie leaned over and with the poker broke a large lump of coal, making it blaze and roar in licking, outleaping flames.
From Miss Gibbie Gault by Bosher, Kate Langley
Solemn thoughts outleaping life, immortal aspirations of my soul toward your soul.
From The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman by Gilchrist, Anne Burrows
Sutton outleapt cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, who had his eyes on an interception of Russell Wilson’s high throw.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2023
The Spurs rewarded Popovich’s faith when Tre Jones outleapt several taller defenders to tip out a missed shot to Murray, who drained a 3-pointer for a 100-90 lead to close the third.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2021
Paul Richardson’s timing could hardly have been better Sunday as he initially outleapt and then outfought New York Giants safety Landon Collins for a jump ball in the end zone in the fourth quarter.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2017
Gordon pulled off the play of the game when he outleapt two Viking defenders at the 15-yard line on a pass thrown by Johnson and made a one-handed grab.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2016
The father's affection and alarm outleapt his caution at this.
From The Clarion by Stevens, William Dodge
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