as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of
our expenses have been outrunning our revenues for some months now
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But in a populated region like Los Angeles County, the spread is moving quickly from house to house as people try to evacuate -- in this case even ditching cars that block roads in an attempt to outrun the flames, Quinn-Davidson said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
The action pic revolves around a seemingly ordinary real estate agent who is trying to outrun his violent past and stars Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actor Ke Huy Quan opposite Daniel Wu, Ariana DeBose and Marshawn Lynch.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2025
Followed by the Green Giant, the pups make their way down a busy street — and Mr. Clean tries his hardest to outrun them.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
On 3rd-and-6 from the Buffalo 45, Josh Allen floated a perfect pass to Curtis Samuel, who then outran the Denver defense for a 55-yard touchdown.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
The action pic revolves around a seemingly ordinary real estate agent who is trying to outrun his violent past and stars Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actor Ke Huy Quan opposite Daniel Wu, Ariana DeBose and Marshawn Lynch.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2025
Followed by the Green Giant, the pups make their way down a busy street — and Mr. Clean tries his hardest to outrun them.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
On 3rd-and-6 from the Buffalo 45, Josh Allen floated a perfect pass to Curtis Samuel, who then outran the Denver defense for a 55-yard touchdown.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Outrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrun. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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