outmarch
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of outmarch
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
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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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