outscore
Americanverb (used with object)
Example Sentences
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Portland struggled to hold on to the ball and turned it over nine times in the third quarter, allowing the Sparks to outscore them 23-12.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
In Game 3, San Antonio jumped out to a 15-0 lead, only for Oklahoma City to surge back and outscore them by 30 points the rest of the way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Chances from open play have been tough to come by for the Gunners this season and a battle to see who can outscore who may not fall in their favour.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Boston came roaring back to outscore their Eastern Conference rivals 37-20 in the second, grabbing a 58-52 lead at half-time.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
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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