outsprint
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Vernon was the bronze medalist in the elimination race a year ago, but the 22-year-old Brit was able to outsprint Dylan Bibic at the finish to take the gold medal this year.
From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2023
In similarly snowy weather, 'The Cannibal' took off from his pursuers with 92km to go, and still had enough energy to outsprint Georges Pintens on the line following the latter's heroic late comeback.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2022
Tammy Abraham was limping after picking up a knock but still managed to outsprint Napoli defender Amir Rrahmani, before firing wide of the right post.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2021
It was like winning the 100-meter dash at the Olympics, then having to outsprint a kid pulled from the stands to get your gold medal.
From Slate • Jul. 15, 2020
For years, one of the few certainties at major international track meets was that Usain Bolt would outsprint everyone.
From New York Times • Aug. 21, 2015
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