outvie

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outvie

(ˌaʊtˈvaɪ)

vb (tr) , -vies, -vying or -vied

literary to outdo in competition

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outvie - be more of a rival than

outrival

rival - be the rival of, be in competition with; "we are rivaling for first place in the race"

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The expedition, however, was unsuccessful, as most commercial expedients are prone to be, where the dull patronage of government is counted upon to outvie the keen activity of private enterprise.

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If thou hadst never met mine eye, I had not dreamed a living face Could fancied charms so far outvie.

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Mademoiselle Danglars' charms were heightened in the opinion of the young men, and for the moment seemed to outvie the sun in splendor.