outmanoeuvre

American

[out-muh-noo-ver] / ˌaʊt məˈnu vər /

verb (used with object)

outmanoeuvred, outmanoeuvring

British. outmaneuver.

outmanoeuvre British

/ ˌaʊtməˈnuːvə /

verb

(tr) to secure a strategic advantage over by skilful manoeuvre

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Usyk will be able to outbox and outmanoeuvre him.”

From BBC • May 16, 2024

At stake is potentially the biggest reshaping of Europe's aviation industry for a generation, with low-cost airlines looking to outmanoeuvre heavily indebted traditional carriers as COVID-19 travel restrictions are wound down.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2021

Why, outmanoeuvre her opponent only to miss an attempted pass with the court at her mercy, of course.

From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2015

Some defence specialists try to outmanoeuvre criminals by developing anti-virus software and other tools to prevent an attack.

From Nature • Feb. 26, 2014

Mr Slope, however, flattered himself that he could outmanoeuvre the lady.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony

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