outspent
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of outspent
Example Sentences
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Though a longtime California politician, Becerra said that his campaign for governor was outspent and that he faced calls to drop out of the race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 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
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
Utterly exhausted, the victor collapsed forward, with head and arms upon the table, in a half swoon that quickly passed into the sleep- stupor of outspent strength.
From Out of the Primitive by Bennet, Robert Ames
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