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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was outmatched" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something is at a disadvantage or unable to compete effectively against a stronger opponent. Example: "In the final match, the underdog team was outmatched by their more experienced rivals."
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was outmatched
verb
To surpass or be better than something or someone else
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Mr. Bennett, 76, was outmatched in delegate votes by two relative newcomers despite an enthusiastic endorsement from Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor and local Utah hero, and a political pedigree of deep Mormon roots and public service.
Guardiola had accepted that his team was outmatched by then, switching to a back four, and it was looking frustrating for Luis Enrique's team until Messi finally broke Neuer's resistance in the 77th minute.
Linois returned London's fire as best he could, but by 06:00 he realised that he was outmatched and swung away, issuing orders for Captain Bruilhac in Belle Poule to escape as best he could.
Park, a former White House Office of Budget and Management staffer and entrepreneur, had never run for political office before and was outmatched in fundraising by better-known candidates, including Barger and Huff. .
Her dedication to children was outmatched only by her modesty and sense of humor.
From the moment the lights started flashing, it was obvious that my father was outmatched.
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They may simply be outmatched.
"Those guys are outmatched," a friend said.
Regulators like the SEC are outmatched and underfunded.
But ultimately he is outmatched, and evil triumphs over good.
The yearning to relive it is outmatched only by the relief that it's over.
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