outspent
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of outspent
Example Sentences
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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
Rival Publicis has outspent others, pouring billions into acquiring technology, data, e-commerce and digital consulting firms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
She also has much broader name recognition than Talarico despite being outspent in advertising by several million dollars.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026
Opponents of the measure were outspent, having raised just over $7.5 million.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024
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 Gillington, May Clarissa
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