outscore
Americanverb (used with object)
Example Sentences
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Detroit went on to outscore the Lakers 32-18 in the quarter.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 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
The only way they can not tie it up in Singapore is if Mercedes outscore them by 31 points or Ferrari do so by 35.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 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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