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outscore

American  
[aut-skawr] / ˌaʊtˈskɔr /

verb (used with object)

  1. to score more goals, points, etc., (than a competing participant or team).


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A franchise that used to cycle through mostly forgettable quarterbacks and relied on suffocating defense now hopes to win a Super Bowl by betting that its budding star can outscore just about anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

In Game 3, San Antonio jumped out to a 15-0 lead, only for Oklahoma City to surge back and outscore them by 30 points the rest of the way.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

Chances from open play have been tough to come by for the Gunners this season and a battle to see who can outscore who may not fall in their favour.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

Detroit went on to outscore the Lakers 32-18 in the quarter.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 31, 2025

“Let me tell you something else. You have outscored every team in the history of this county, and you are going to outscore this team today. OK, Victor. Lead them out.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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