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outpower
verb[ T ]
(alsoout-power)uk /ˌaʊtˈpaʊər/ us /ˌaʊtˈpaʊ.ɚ/
to have more strength or speed than someone or something else:
She outpowered the left-hander on both serve and return.
This sleek sports car out-powers most F1 racing cars.
These all-terrain vehicles can outmanoeuvre and out-power many police vehicles.
Williams outpowered her from the back of the court and took the opening set in just 23 minutes.
Although she's very fit, she's in no way capable of out-powering an average male attacker.
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