Etymology
Origin of outwait
Example Sentences
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Officials hope this could begin to change the Russian leader's thinking, putting doubt in his mind that he can outwait the West.
From BBC
People with resources can easily outwait people with none.
From New York Times
"I just tried to make a good move and outwait him," Spezza said.
From Fox News
Omakayas determined to outwait her, to crawl deeper and deeper into her dark burrow of sleep.
From Literature
While attempting to outwait her, a handsome landscaper becomes close to her.
From Los Angeles Times
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