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outpace

[ out-peys ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, out·paced, out·pac·ing.

to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance:
a company that has consistently outpaced the competition in sales.

outpace

/ aʊtˈpeɪs /

Origin of outpace¹

First recorded in 1565–75; out- + pace ¹

The assumption was that America would always be smart enough to outpace nature.

Emmanuel offered them a raise that would slightly outpace inflation, which seems like kind of a good deal in this job market.

The prices paid for health care continues to outpace the prices paid for everything else.

With income inequality on the rise and an uncertain economic forecast, CEO compensation continues to outpace the stock market.

But more likely, he joins but does not outpace the top tier.

Each side endeavoured to outpace the other, with the object of surrounding the enemy's marching wing.

The gray fox was a mile from his burrow, and knowing that the red fox could outpace him, decided to fight for his booty.

This was the situation when we set out for Nancy, our big car running slowly, in order not to outpace the rickety Red Cross cab.

Henri, interest aroused, made it a point to outpace his companion.

He did not gain on me, it is true; but neither did I outpace him.

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