outscore
Americanverb (used with object)
Example Sentences
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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
Detroit went on to outscore the Lakers 32-18 in the quarter.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
With around 66% of humans forming monogamous bonds, we outscore chimps and gorillas but fall short of the Californian mouse, the true heavyweight champion of lifelong love.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025
Instead Dallas cut loose to outscore Denver 42-27 in the second quarter to take a one-point lead into half-time.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 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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