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were outclassing

  • past progressive
    of outclass.
    outclass
    verb (used with object)
    to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior.

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In 2021, India were outclassing England and on course for a 3-1 victory, only for the fifth Test to be postponed because of a Covid scare.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025

The MiG-15s were outclassing some U.S. warplanes, including the F-84 Thunderjets.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 2023