outmuscle
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of outmuscle
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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
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
In the case of Embiid, he’s a dominant physical presence unto himself and is in part successful because he’s able to outmuscle defenders.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2022
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
Victor Lindelof: Threw his body at everything that came his way but outmuscled for Haaland's goal.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
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
The UN's leader warns that "rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force", at the opening of the UN Human Rights Council's annual session in Geneva.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
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
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
The Trojans looked like a totally different team during their Big Ten debut, clamping down on defense and outmuscling Oregon on the boards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
Oregon won the first meeting by shooting 53% from the floor and outmuscling the Wildcats in the paint.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2023
Her first goal was a sublime volley, outmuscling French right-back Eve Perisset, before scoring the winner with a thumping header, rising above the towering centre-half Wendie Renard to power home.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2022
Seattle, despite its loss at the Rams, is capable of outplaying and outmuscling anyone.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 9, 2019
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