How To Use Outwit In A Sentence

But Mawuli glowers at Papa, apparently thinking about how to outwit Papa, not thinking about Mary Catherine. Amaryllis in Blueberry
Fish were abundant, to be sure, along that coast, where the invisible fruitfulness of the sea made compensation for the blank barrenness of the land; but they were swift and wary, and had to be caught, one at a time, outwitted and outspeeded in their own element. Kings in Exile
In particular, I wish to offer hearty congratulations on the way you outwitted the Government over the trade practices law business earlier this week.
That is to say I have only come accross open aggresion once myself, outwith the security forces in the north of course. The Irish Language- is there a Conservative & Unionist Policy?
Thats just to bad, He tried to outwit the very organization that allows him to hunt. Ohio Trophy Hunter Pleas Guilty, Burns Buck Mounts

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But now, with Morgan's depiction of her caprices and attempts to outwit him, she suddenly sounds quite normal.
But you see , the trick of playing a sport well is trying to outwit you opponent.
The very nature of this peregrinatory lifestyle for bees has been suggested as a cause but this is been doubted because CCD has happened outwith this group. Archive 2007-10-28
Sash is smart, but not quite smart enough to outwit the halfwit. Tallulah Morehead: Survivor 21: Infants vs. Senior Citizens : Spinning Marty
The former heavyweight champion was outwitted and outfought.
O'Neill was denied that unexpected luxury by circumstances outwith his control.
He has outwitted the political Opposition, scorned the result of an election and killed his defenceless compatriots. Times, Sunday Times
Despite the rumpus, it's business as usual with the side to play England still stuffed full of players born and bred outwith these borders and in many cases playing their rugby outside Scotland.
Her fame had once been based on her beauty, but during these last twenty years she had become known, revered, and feared for the power of her mind: her ability to outwit, outplan, and outmaneuver the enemies of Troy. Shield of Thunder
Today, no poet could outwit any reader who has an Internet connection. Literary Allusion in the Age of Google
Yes," Westray said dubitatively; "I suppose it couldn't be construed into attempting to outwit her, could it? The Nebuly Coat
Lemony Snicket: These tales of the Baudelaire orphans outwitting multiple death threats and a gaggle of guileful guardians, with meta-commentary by an unnamed author are ... well they're definitely not intended as an ingenious snare for the use of pedophiles, I'll tell you that. Jilly Gagnon: The Moral of the Story Is...
Given the economic downturn, it is more likely that such importation will include waste from outwith Scotland. Archive 2009-06-01
They have to use all their ingenuity to outwit the vision of this information, which polices them, relating exclusively to that which has already been filed away or schematised in the objective memory.
I supported you prior to Nov 07 but i am sorry to say that you disappointed me by allowing a rooker to outwit you. Democrats mull Florida, Michigan compromise
Event 2: We say homosexuality is a variant sexuality which does no intrinsic harm to the consenting adults that practice it or anyone else outwith their relationship, rejecting in no uncertain terms your arrant presumption that you have the privilege to impose your morés on us -- or anyone else, for that matter -- and criticising your judgementalism as ethically retarded. An Open Letter to John C. Wright
Last Saturday against Carlton the players managed to respond to the coach's third quarter reorganization and completely outwit and demolish a team threatening to steal a gritty win.
First, Mr Obama was unable to outwit and outcharm them on camera, as he had done brilliantly during a televised exchange with House Republicans in late January. The Economist: Correspondent's diary
The grinning German was outwitted by a simple tactical switch from the canny Saints boss which turned this thrilling encounter on its head. The Sun
Anyway, much better to keep the lamp-posts free from temporary posters, than have an outbreak of political expression outwith the political parties. Craig Murray
While the renovation takes place, he will be programming events in other venues, such as council-run schools outwith the city.
Any celebration of Stravinsky must include dance, and Mark Morris, whose choreographic work for a previous festival, "Mozart Dances," miraculously captured every musical shape and impulse in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 11, is now offering Stravinsky's "Renard," a small theater piece based on a Russian tale about farmyard animals outwitting a prowling fox. Stravinsky Crashes the Party
In fables, Uncle Coyote is constantly outwitted by the jokester and trickster Uncle Rabbit.
She be-knaved, be-rascalled, be-rogued the unhappy hero, who stood silent, confounded with astonishment, but more with shame and indignation, at being thus outwitted and overreached. The History of the Life of the Late Mr Jonathan Wild the Great
Forewarned is forearmed: If you know a food craving will strike, you can outwit it, rather than surrender to it. The Small Change Diet
When President Obama or Secretary Clinton lauds “smart power” as a self-sufficient counter to Islamofascism, Red Chinese hegemonism or Russian truculence, he (or she) implicitly claims the ability to consistently outwit Osama bin-Laden, Hu Jintao and Vladimir Putin. European Union
In its place is a man contemplating a future outwith his control.
On the other hand, some suggest that it requires neither courage nor skill to outwit a bouncy, four-legged, floppy-eared thing with a twitchy pink nose.
We think of the fecundity in artifice with which those of better brain,. no matter how they were handicapped by law, would still outwit those of poorer brain, showing an intensified bitterness born of the class struggle in whose ruthlessness they had been bidden to believe. The Present Challenge to British Imperialism
Increasingly, specialist care is provided outwith hospitals and those patients who need to go to hospital stay there for shorter periods.
Two very early forms of this tale are the "Vanarinda-jataka," No. 57, which tells how the crocodile lay on a rock to catch the monkey, and how the latter outwitted the crocodile; and the "Sumsumara-jataka," No. 208, in which a crocodile wanted the heart of a monkey, and the monkey pretended that it was hanging on a fig-tree. Filipino Popular Tales
And those who monitor intercepts can easily be outwitted.
In recent months, Slavkov has outwitted his opponents.
He has outwitted the political Opposition, scorned the result of an election and killed his defenceless compatriots. Times, Sunday Times
A boxing match is like a chess game, with fighters trying to outwit and outmaneuver their opponent to deliver the knockout blow.
I kind of wish we could get back into Zorroâ€ ™ s battles with the army, or at least see the story from Zorroâ€ ™ s point of view, as seeing how he outwits his enemies is half the fun. Dueling Reviews: Zorro #17 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News
I respect the first amendment, however, I believe you are so completely uneducated; your frail argot outwits your inept acumen. Bush Redefines Victory-- And We Don't Want It
And those who monitor intercepts can easily be outwitted.
Each person trying to outwit the next person, while everybody else tries to pick each others' pocket. Grey Zones
While Jaime tries to cooperate with and outwit his captor, Marta and Isa find themselves at the mercy of two less rational members of the home-invasion team. Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: Kidnapped
Mentalizing is pervasive in everyday life, in communication and co-operation, in pedagogy, in play-acting, but also in deceiving, cheating, and outwitting.
And outwith the galleries' jurisdiction, there is another challenge.
Sadly, the book prizes are restricted to residents of the British isles, but as a compensation a further 3 correct entries from outwith these sceptered isles will receive a nifty wee promotional-type gewgaw currently to be decided upon. Seeds Of Earth Competition! – Updated « INTERSTELLAR TACTICS
But the slightly futile gesture of outwitting corporate no-marks is more than offset by the final scene.
Ah Sing in the swelling of commendable pride, at having outwitted the most notorious highbinder in Chinatown, built him a house that was quite large enough to swing a cat in, and as gorgeous inside as a joss house, and quite as dingy without, with the wisdom of Confucius done in very large characters on very red paper pasted all about the front door. The Conversion of Ah Lew Sing
Unwilling Accomplice is the story of two violent criminals on the run and the tough young woman who outwits them.
Outwit your winter slump: here's how to prevent weather, stress, travel and fatigue from sidetracking your exercise - GetMotivated
It gave me practical experience of trying to outwit the system. Times, Sunday Times
She has a natural athleticism which allows her to outwit, outsprint and outjump them. Times, Sunday Times
He was outwitted by his wily opponent.
The case against MS sufferer Biz Ivol may have to be heard outwith Kirkwall Sheriff Court - as the building is not accessible for wheelchair users.
I think it was smart of Sugar to mastermind a coup this close to the end to add to her 'outwit' credit with the jury, but neither her or Suzie can win in the jury against Bob, Matty or Kenny. Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
Carrot-munching Bugs Bunny was always being pursued by his human nemesis, hunter Elmer Fudd; yet, time and time again, Bugs would narrowly escape, outwitting the hapless Fudd.
I thought, remembering the fun we used to have outwitting the police copters by crawling underneath parked cars until we reached safety.
Jim Beaver does an excellent job of conveying a man desperate to outwit, outlast and outplay a reaper who's after Bobby. Supernatural Episode Recap: "Death's Door"
Whereas Google was collegial, working for the White House was like a season of the reality show Survivor, whose motto was “Outwit, outplay, outlast.” In the Plex
Event 2: We say homosexuality is a variant sexuality which does no intrinsic harm to the consenting adults that practice it or anyone else outwith their relationship, rejecting in no uncertain terms your arrant presumption that you have the privilege to impose your morés on us -- or anyone else, for that matter -- and criticising your judgementalism as ethically retarded. An Open Letter to John C. Wright
It was a jungle when fresh graduates and wet-behind-the-ears geeks, noobs and dorks or what you will found their niche or felt outwitted by the more intelligent of the species.
It does not exclude prescriptivism as a potential strategy, does not say that the presence of prescriptivism renders critique “no longer critique” — which would indeed be a prescriptivist strategy, a (re) definition of critique that prescribes a limit, paradoxically setting prescriptivism outwith that limit. There's No Prescribing Prescriptivism
Gent can snap back at his opponents but would rather outwit them.
When your hero outwits assassins, solves riddles and escapes execution by firing squad, you do, too. Tintin & Co.
He has so far cleverly outwitted and outflanked this attempt to marginalize him on the political stage.
A detailed discussion of monism and dualism is outwith the scope of this text.
Outwith the aforementioned mountain ranges, which are highest in Slovakia, larch is present only sporadically whilst arolla pine, if present, is considered by most an unnatural element.
Security is a nightmare, a two-hour kabuki dumbshow that only serves to inspire ideas about how easy it would be to outwit them. Smarte carte
There was a sudden sheep-like silence broken only by a bleat - we had been stumped, outwitted and outclassed by an obese, middle-aged rube.
After 15 minutes the unwieldy but effective Adam Pilling outwitted the Worcester goalkeeper, only to have his effort ruled out for offside.
If youths consistently saw criminals outwitting police, they would idolise the criminals, Baksh added.
This human crime fighting man-machine outwits villains with his eye-popping skills of using different gadgets present within his body.
For decades scientists have sought reliable ways to detect deception, only to be outwitted by liars capable of deceiving their instruments.
There was Dr. Bennett, a riverboat gambler who invented thimblerig and could still outwit the best of them at 70.
It is, however, necessary on occasion to work outwith these hours.
And indeed we have been gifted at outwitting many groups of hounds out after us upon a foxhunt through carefully planned tactics of one sort or another to lead them in the wrong direction.
Fox will also assist one in learning to outwit the dark.
A boxing match is like a chess game, with fighters trying to outwit and outmaneuver their opponent to deliver the knockout blow.
Its defenses were purely goetic, and technology can outwit technology. Operation Luna
But then the bullying lout whom he outwits and humiliates is a German, so that's all right. The Case of the Missing Adventure Story
Through his poem "Plain Language from Truthful James," Harte created a wily Chinaman who outwits his Anglo gambling opponents. Bret Harte (1836-1902)
Barcelona because we can outpass and outwit them and we will have the confidence then to do it. Arsenal Mania
Ages 6+ How resourceful Polly outwits the wolf who eagerly stalks her in the hope of eating her is a masterly blend of risk-taking and triumph. Recommended reads: ages 5–7
However, doing a PhD requires a high level of emotional management both within and outwith the field.
We compare stats to see what they need to do to outwit, outplay and outlast. Rob vs. Russell: Which Survivor Vet Will Become King of Redemption Island?
It is, however, necessary on occasion to work outwith these hours.
Somehow he always manages to outwit his opponents.
Help at hand Away with vine weevil Pippa Greenwood outwits this frustrating plant predator.
In the 1960s, the guide began covering countries outwith France.
Does he immerse himself in gambling esoterica, lightly outwitting the fools who flock to the tables to give away their money?
In The Abduction from the Seraglio, in The Magic Flute, the prisoners will be guarded by jailers whose vigilance must be outwitted.
In doing so, he must also outwit Francesca's scheming mother as well as her overweight fiancé, while schooling another admirer in the ways of love.
Some of the animals outsee man, outsmell him, outhear him, outrun him, outswim him, because their lives depend more upon these special powers than his does; but he can outwit them all because he has the resourcefulness of reason, and is at home in many different fields. The Wit of a Duck and Other Papers
The servant who could outwit or outgeneral her did not exist, and the servant who was not afraid of her lasted scant days. Fortune's Favorites
All these groups would benefit substantially from a major uprating of the basic state pension since they are generally outwith means-tested benefits in retirement.
Mentalizing is pervasive in everyday life, in communication and co-operation, in pedagogy, in play-acting, but also in deceiving, cheating, and outwitting.
Reginald Dobbes, who was very great at grouse, and supposed to be capable of outwitting a deer by venatical wiles more perfectly than any other sportsman in Great Britain, regarded The Duke's Children
It illustrates how the little man can, in the end, outwit and frustrate the grandiose plans of the great.
She has a natural athleticism which allows her to outwit, outsprint and outjump them. Times, Sunday Times
When I am double-crossed and outwitted by another competent player, I am somewhat peeved, probably dismayed at the appearance of my crumbling position on the board, and if anything mad at myself for not outguessing my opponent.
When I am double-crossed and outwitted by another competent player, I am somewhat peeved, probably dismayed at the appearance of my crumbling position on the board, and if anything mad at myself for not outguessing my opponent.
We could outride the Turks, outwit them, outfight them, and outdare them. Hira Singh : when India came to fight in Flanders
You know people are desperate when attempting to outwit the fire inspectors and insurance people begins to look attractive even when gaol is the price of failure. Canadian silver bug - February files
Unless he could outwit them, outrun them, or outkill them, the sad fact of the matter was that he was not long for this world. Shameless
By using his superior financial resources Duke Guy-Geoffrey of Aquitaine had outfought and outwitted all other rival claimants to Gascony.
Ethan Zohn, once a professional soccer player, proved he has what it takes to "outwit" and "outlast" when he won the reality T.V. show "Survivor: Africa. Alliance for Global Conservation: Guest Post: Ethan Zohn - Saving the Hotbeds of Pharmaceutical Innovation Before They're Gone
United have even proved adept at switching the tactics mid-game to outwit opponents this season.
Hence, the brothers must outwit the robbers who want their money back, while facing the inevitable changes that will shape the rest of their lives.
Septimius Severus outwits and kills the other three (starting with Didius Julianus), and settles down to rule Rome. Gibbon V
I knew I should be apologizing, saying something about never forgiving myself -- but I knew that this lay outwith the reach of words. THE LONELY SEA
Reginald Dobbes, who was very great at grouse, and supposed to be capable of outwitting deer by venatical wiles more perfectly than any other sportsman in Great The Duke's Children
The former heavyweight champion was outwitted and outfought.
_ -- "I used to always be a-telling our cap'in they'll do well if they mind Mrs. E, she has the soul of a man and the wits of a king; and it's my belief even if they hadna gotten us back, she'd a outwitted them ere ---- rascallion divildims. Yr Ynys Unyg The Lonely Island
But you see , the trick of playing a sport well is trying to outwit you opponent.
But keep to the model of The Doctor using his mind to outwit his opponents.
He must've lived here with other people, but as it's outwith the 1901 census I'm not exactly sure how I can find out.
Their crack troops would not have been so easily panicked or outwitted.
Between the four of you, you must trick the tricksters, fool the foolers, and outwit the outwitters.
According to Chuck: Gingrich "is the best man left on the battlefield who is able to outwit, outplay and outlast Obama and his campaign machine. South Carolina primary – CNN debate fallout
In fact, in order to make sense of Aslan's victory it must be noted that he effectively deceives the witch and so outwits her in his return to life.
You are saying something about you when you choose who to hang outwith. The Volokh Conspiracy » “Activist Government” and the Rights of Minorities
How Shiraz the Fair outwitted the rich old man that would have her as his bride. THE THIRD CLASS GENIE
The grinning German was outwitted by a simple tactical switch from the canny Saints boss which turned this thrilling encounter on its head. The Sun
The danger is that strong individuals will outwit the system, using power or wealth for their advantage. Times, Sunday Times
Awestruck by its glittering new friends in business, but baffled by the complexities of the scheme it supports, it has been consistently outwitted and outmanoeuvred.
They can expand quickly because the franchiser can sell licences over a wide geographical area without having to manage the individual branches. (1 mark) A cost to the franchiser is the reputation of the company is outwith their control. Recently Uploaded Slideshows
Set in 11th century Baghdad, the show sets out to entrance us with the way an opportunist street poet tricks a brigand of his money, outwits a power-mad wazir and eventually sees his impoverished daughter married to a handsome caliph.
And he insists he has the ability to outwit him having faced him in training in his formative years at United. The Sun
Lauren Weinstein outwits Comedy Central's humiliation show Boing Boing: June 20, 2004 - June 26, 2004 Archives
The bandicoot is a species of marsupial animal which could outwit the European fox, and give him lessons in pillaging poultry yards. In Search of the Castaways
No, there was only one other Frost family member with the ability to lead the Starcorp and outwit the Concern carnosaur hoping to make a meal of it: Rampart's dynamic First Vice President and Chief Transport and Distribution Officer. Perseus Spur
It had been there, in that city founded a millennium ago, that Islam fashioned a civilization, made its peace with the world, outwitted and outwaited conquerors. Egypt's 'Heroes With No Names'
It gave me practical experience of trying to outwit the system. Times, Sunday Times
After all, if Commander Artemus Bishop can outwit the Serpent Empire of Saurian-Five, why should I be intimidated by a crate of squamous Ophidia. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Shock Treatment
The cotton mills of England were standing idle and the workers were starving, and any blockader who could outwit the Yankee fleet could command his own price in Liverpool. Gone with the Wind
The Church of Scotland Trust is undertaking a review of all heritable property owned or leased on behalf of the Church of Scotland outwith Scotland.
She has a natural athleticism which allows her to outwit, outsprint and outjump them. Times, Sunday Times
Wal-Mart outwitted its rival by growing slowly since 1962 and first planting itself in many rural areas, where it cost much less to build.
The inmate outwitted his guards and escaped.
Some of the animals outsee man, outsmell him, outhear him, outrun him, outswim him, because their lives depend more upon these special powers than his does; but he can outwit them all because he has the resourcefulness of reason, and is at home in many different fields. The Wit of a Duck and Other Papers
Soviet experts were confident the USSR could outwit any missile defense system the Americans built at a fraction of the cost. The Return
History has a way of outwitting even the cagiest of leaders, let alone men who are out of their depth. Bush, Faith, and the Verdict of History
The tiny band of Spartans is finally defeated after three days because of treachery, not because they couldn’t outwit, outfight, and outkill the invading enemy. Let the Swords Encircle Me
Rothschild : ( dying ) Insolent whelp ! Think you've outwitted me?
There is nothing to prevent him except moral scruple; for Alberic, after all, is a poor, dim, dwarfed, credulous creature whom a god can outsee and a lie can outwit. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring
Known only by a photofit, he is seen in many circles as a Robin Hood figure, who managed to outwit both the US government and a major corporation. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
Some of the author's strategies for outwitting this rebarbative terrain are well practised and well documented.
In that case, the ones who are hurt the most are the least intelligent men, whose true equals have been snatched away by dominance-seeking men who have outwitted them.
By using his superior financial resources Duke Guy-Geoffrey of Aquitaine had outfought and outwitted all other rival claimants to Gascony.
Whereas Google was collegial, working for the White House was like a season of the reality show Survivor, whose motto was “Outwit, outplay, outlast.” In the Plex
Those that can't are most likely sitting there reminding themselves of the things the actor has said and believes in outwith the movie and not allowing them to accept the part they are playing. Filmstalker: Tom Cruise - Movie Star or Celebrity Target?
The danger is that strong individuals will outwit the system, using power or wealth for their advantage. Times, Sunday Times
The locals attempt to salvage its cargo of thousands of cases of whisky and outwit Home Guard Captain Waggett and the excise officers.
This was a professional scam and he desperately needed to know more about it if he were to have any chance of outwitting the Frenchman. CODE BREAKER
Then he opened the door of his treasure closet, but found therein naught of his money nor his hoards; whereupon he recovered from the intoxication of fancy and shook off his infatuation and knew that it was his wife herself who had turned the tables upon him and outwitted him with her wiles. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
One of them, Merovech, attempted to outwit his stepmother by marrying Sigibert's widow, Brunhild.
When he sang I believed in immortality, my regard for the gods grew almost patronizing, and I devised ways and means whereby I surely could outwit them and their tricks. WHEN GOD LAUGHS
Cattle stealers had to outwit a government with a modern, bureaucratic structure.
And even more importantly, is there a way to outwit such professionals, short of announcing one's monetary limit outright? The Outrage of the Upsell
He outwits all the officers, has a hand in every black market deal on the island, keeps his men alive by being daring and clever, and basically thrives in an intolerable situation. Anne Hill: How Juvenile Fiction Predicts Relationships--and Divorce
She is "one of the rare examples of a female protagonist in pulp adventure stories," Mr. Penzler notes, and is indeed quite a girl, capable of swimming naked from a wrecked ship and outwitting and outfighting her father's dastardly enemies. The Case of the Missing Adventure Story
In race after race Schumacher outwits opponents by overtaking them when they are stationary in the pits.
But now that this young blackguard is thoroughly outwitted, we may as well go, for our work here is done. Lady Molly of Scotland Yard
The panel is likely to favour somebody who has done really exceptional work outwith their duty and beyond PR associations.
Their creeds were their schemes, their religions their nostrums, their philosophies their devices, by which they half-believed they would outwit the Noseless One and the Night. John Barleycorn
Not only had Sabrina outwitted Strike Force Seven, she had done it in a record time as well. ALASTAIR MCLEAN'S 'NIGHT WATCH'
A boxing match is like a chess game, with fighters trying to outwit and outmaneuver their opponent to deliver the knockout blow.
They particularly enjoy dealing with Orcs as it gives them a chance to outwit their larger and more brutal cousins.
Given the economic downturn, it is more likely that such importation will include waste from outwith Scotland. Greengairs Incinerator
always before he had been able to outwit his pursuers
So will we continue to be a net exporter of talent, with more and more of our young people seeking their future outwith Scotland?
To win the presidency he had first to outwit his rivals within the Socialist Party.

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