outmaneuver
Americanverb (used with object)
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to outwit, defeat, or frustrate by maneuvering.
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to outdo or surpass in maneuvering or maneuverability.
Etymology
Origin of outmaneuver
Example Sentences
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Even better, though, were the many ways she outmaneuvered powerful men in her investigations.
From Los Angeles Times
“She understood that our customers care the most about the high-performance parts, and if you’re focused on the bulk of the market, then your competitors can outmaneuver you.”
When the Clippers landed Leonard in 2019, the NBA was stunned: In a matter of hours, the Clippers had traded for Paul George and signed Leonard, outmaneuvering the Lakers and other suitors.
From Los Angeles Times
There are no human protagonists needed to outmaneuver a deadly alien foe this time around.
From Los Angeles Times
Proponents argue this represents Democrats finally showing political fight after years of being outmaneuvered by Republicans who have consistently pushed democratic norms to their breaking point.
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