as in to outdistance
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As in-car audio source, AM/FM radio outdistanced online audio (55%), podcasts (31%), SiriusXM (24%), CDs (24%) and Apple CarPlay (22%).—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025 -
That 26-medal count, which far outdistances those of the United States and Canada, doesn't even include six podium trips for ROC and three for OAR skaters.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Not to be outdone, its longtime rival India plays the same game.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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As rehearsals unfold under the director’s bizarre, often humiliating techniques, the actors clash over their wildly opposing philosophies, each trying to outdo the other while navigating the absurdity of the creative process.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Only one team in Europe’s top four leagues, Bilbao’s Athletic Club (six), can better them.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tucked away after a swarm of students asked him tons of questions on his career to better their own, Chavarria, a CFDA Award-winning designer, reflected on his childhood, which is where his love of fashion was born.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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During that first half, Boston shot the ball well from deep (8-for-18) while also frequently outmaneuvering and overpowering the Suns inside.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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The solid marble top makes a striking stage for your brewing setup, while the oak body adds warmth and texture without overpowering the space.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Denver location, near Coors Field, is not only packed ahead of first pitch, but now sees college football and NFL Sunday business surpass Rockies games.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to promoter Live Nation, ticket sales for the genre-bending concert surpassed one million in less than a month, and two more venues were added to the itinerary.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Western officials and analysts reject this, saying Putin wants to subjugate Ukraine, drawing it into Russia’s sphere of influence and away from its European tilt.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Something bigger and more powerful than us finally and forever overtaking us, subjugating us.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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From gamma rays to the vacuum of space, Conan’s resilience outshines nature’s toughest competitors.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Subscribe Brazil, however, now appears poised to outshine its regional peers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, skeptics of the industry say that because of the long transport distances and corrosive and unpredictable conditions at sea, the cost of mining nodules offshore will far outstrip the price of doing so on land.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alibaba’s Chairman Joe Tsai recently noted there may be a bubble forming in data center construction as the pace of investment may outstrip demand for AI services.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Outfight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfight. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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