outplay
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of outplay
Example Sentences
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Equity receivership, a bankruptcy-like proceeding used to reorganize troubled companies, was a favorite method that many of these tycoons deployed to outplay their rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“The most important thing is effort. Our goal is nobody is going to outplay us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
In 2000, millions tuned in to watch Richard Hatch outwit, outplay, and outlast his teammates and competitors to become the first Survivor.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2024
If you want to outplay a team, you have to play forward with pace, Leicester had that in abundance.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2024
He was supremely confident that he could outplay the German statesmen and military leaders.
From Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy by John Spargo
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