Etymology
Origin of outspend
Example Sentences
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Top prospects are the lifeblood that allow them to compete with wealthier opponents who can consistently outspend them for established talent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
"Amazon has once again indicated it is willing to outspend its rivals with an eye-watering $200 billion in planned capex spending for 2026, far exceeding expectations."
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
But the issue is how to persuade owners to spend another $100 million when the Dodgers still might outspend them by $300 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
"They can outspend you and they don't care how long it takes."
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2024
It’s tough being so rich you can outspend anyone, but not so rich you can afford to buy a third-rate social network without a little help.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2023
But all told, the pro-Stevens PACs were outspending their competition 12 to 1 as the race ramped up in mid-July.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Political party spending used to dominate election cycles, with parties sometimes even outspending their own candidates.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
Merck has unveiled a $9.2 billion deal to buy Cidara Therapeutics after outspending rivals in a bidding battle that went down to the wire, according to the Financial Times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Both numbers still represent MLB-highs for next season; a reminder that, for all the Dodgers have deferred of late, they are still outspending the league in present day dollars as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
He has had an overwhelming financial advantage throughout the campaign, outspending Cameron $16.7 million to $3.4 million as of Oct.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
One factor was that Hatcher outraised and outspent Ogles.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
John James won Michigan's Republican nomination for governor despite being heavily outspent by his wealthy opponent.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
But another former Democratic presidential hopeful has outspent him overall, as billionaire Michael Bloomberg pumped about $1 billion of his own fortune into his unsuccessful 2020 White House bid.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Like Cruz, Toth was wildly outspent yet won by a wide margin.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
Until at last, outspent with energy, he draws a deep breath of exhaustion, and realizes that he is weariness itself.
From A Day with Lord Byron by May Clarissa Gillington
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