outmuscle
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of outmuscle
Example Sentences
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Pfizer had reached a deal to acquire Metsera in September for up to $7.3 billion, after which Novo Nordisk launched an unsolicited bid in an attempt to outmuscle the initial agreement,
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
How exactly Mr. Prigozhin had planned to outmuscle Russia’s sprawling security services wasn’t clear.
From New York Times ● Jun. 24, 2023
Unlike goliath birdeaters, the much smaller noble false widow spider can’t outmuscle its prey.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 16, 2023
He can dunk, rebound, block shots, make three-pointers plus outmuscle and overpower opponents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
MacGinty's third penalty extended the lead as Sale continued to outmuscle and almost bully their opponents, taking a 23-0 interval lead.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2021
Two horror films by two young directors have outmuscled an honest-to-Grogu Star Wars to become the early box office surprises of the summer.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026
Obama gave way to Trump; TikTok outmuscled Facebook and Instagram; and fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu rose up and grabbed significant market share.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Sorloth smashed in the second after Hancko crossed for him and the forward got the better of David Carmo, who tried to cut out the ball but was outmuscled.
From Barron's ● Nov. 29, 2025
They were outmuscled in a particularly strong League A group last year but rediscovered their groove and grit in the recent unbeaten League B campaign.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2024
They were also badly outmuscled over the final 30 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
More shocking still, Cignetti has the Hoosiers overpowering opponents and outmuscling stars, despite a roster that doesn’t feature a single five-star recruit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
England lost two Tests away to the All Blacks in July with the hosts outmuscling George's side in key areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024
The Wildcats shot nearly 70% in the first half and were equally effective on the defense side while outhustling and outmuscling the Bears.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 30, 2023
That strength has been obvious on the ice early in the final, outmuscling Lightning players to get to quality scoring areas and winning board battles to get the puck back.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2022
Mighty Michigan was the next giant to be slayed, the Bruins outmuscling a supposedly tougher nemesis from the Big Ten Conference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2021
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