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outmarch

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[out-mahrch] / ˌaʊtˈmɑrtʃ /

verb (used with object)

  1. to march faster or farther than.


Etymology

Origin of outmarch

First recorded in 1640–50; out- + march 1

Example Sentences

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Sherman was very anxious that his men should outmarch the Easterners; but he led the column, would not turn his head to look.

From Time Magazine Archive

Neither army being able to outmarch the other, both drew up masses of pikes in parallel lines.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

Hence an army advancing in an enemy's country cannot advance on a very broad front, nor can it outmarch its baggage and other supplies except for a very limited time and for some exceptional purpose.

From Naval Warfare by Thursfield, James R.

"Ay, I am that foolish whyles; but I shall be a sick, weak body, when I can't outmarch the worst of them."

From A Knight of the Nets by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

In the meanwhile, there are one or two reasons why I should outmarch Herrero if it can be done.

From Long Odds by Bindloss, Harold

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