outscore
Americanverb (used with object)
Example Sentences
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In that time, the Bruins have outscored opponents by a total of 806 points and just one other school — Connecticut — has gone without a loss during the same stretch.
From Los Angeles Times
But the Cowgirls outscored the Bruins in the second half and the Bruins’ shooting fizzled out during a tense third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times
He nearly outscored the Pacers alone in the first quarter, putting up 21 while the Pacers trailed 45-28.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2025, England were only outscored by South Africa in terms of tries, including 25 scored in the Six Nations - their highest tally in this tournament in nearly a quarter of a century.
From BBC
The Trojans lose a fifth consecutive game after building a five-point lead at halftime but get outscored by 20 points in the second half by the No. 12 Cornhuskers.
From Los Angeles Times
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