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By the 1440s, this English system was outmatched by a reformed French army funded by direct state taxation, itself a consequence of the persistent strife that enhanced royal power by reducing regional differences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Taiwan's coastguard is massively outmatched by China's fleet, the largest in the world.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

And for the second straight year, the Trojans were outmatched by Paige Bueckers and UConn in the Elite Eight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

The Chain team seemed outmatched at its signature event.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

To cope with a hyena seemed remotely possible, but I was so obviously outmatched by Richard Parker that it wasn’t even worth worrying about.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel