outscore
Americanverb (used with object)
Example Sentences
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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
They will do so if they outscore Ferrari by at least nine points, while not being outscored by Mercedes by 12 points or Red Bull by 33 points.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025
If the Colts don’t turn it over, they have enough to outscore an anemic offense.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 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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