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outsprint

British  
/ ˌaʊtˈsprɪnt /

verb

  1. to run faster than (someone)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

Yet rather than outsprint Tavares to the puck, he hesitated just a second and knocked Tavares on the ground before going on his way.

From Seattle Times May 2, 2013

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