outscore
Americanverb (used with object)
Example Sentences
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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
"That balance worries me - they are reckless and look tactically naive at times. Maybe they will be a bit like Barcelona when they outscore opponents, but without the beauty."
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025
McLaren are almost certain to win the constructors' championship this weekend - they will clinch the title as long as Mercedes do not outscore them by 31 points, or Ferrari by 35.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
The Lakers began the season convinced they would need to simply outscore their opponents because of their defensive liabilities.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024
He wasn’t a natural at basketball like Rob, but he tried hard and hated for Rob to outscore him.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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