outspend

verb out·spend \ ˌau̇t-ˈspend \

|Updated on: 12 Jul 2018

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Definition of outspend

transitive verb

1 : to exceed the limits of in spending

outspends his income

2 : to spend more than

outspent the other candidates

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Examples of outspend in a Sentence

He has outspent the other candidates in the election by millions of dollars.

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Less than five months until Election Day, Democrats are outspending Republicans over the TV and radio airwaves in the most competitive Senate contests, according to ad-spending data from Advertising Analytics.

— mark murray, NBC News, "Dems outspending GOP in competitive Senate races (except Florida)," 19 June 2018
Greene ran for Senate in 2010 and lost by a landslide to then-U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek despite far outspending the congressman.

— Washington Post, "Billionaire developer Jeff Greene runs for Florida governor," 4 June 2018
But in the run-up to primary day, the independent groups are far outspending the campaigns — $20 million to $14 million between May 1 and Thursday, according to financial disclosure documents filed with the state.

— ryan menezes, latimes.com, "Fueled by unlimited donations, independent groups play their biggest role yet in a California primary for governor," 27 May 2018
In Indiana, months of attacks between Rokita and Messer opened up a path for Braun, a wealthy auto parts distributor who used millions of dollars of his own money to outspend his opponents.

— maureen groppe, Indianapolis Star, "Indiana Senate race: Mike Braun wins GOP primary in huge upset over 2 sitting congressmen," 8 May 2018
Scott captured less than 50% in each of his two gubernatorial races despite far outspending opponents winning in years (2010, 2014) favorable for Republicans.

— ledyard king, USA TODAY, "Bill Nelson says he's not fazed by Rick Scott's campaign. Some Democrats say he should be," 27 May 2018
One month before the June 26 primary, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is outspending his opponents in District 5.

— libby solomon, baltimoresun.com, "Marks outpaces Baltimore County Council seat rivals in campaign fundraising, spending," 25 May 2018
When outspending the pool by more than 5 percent, future draft picks are surrendered.

— john shea, San Francisco Chronicle, "Can Giants find the next Will Clark with No. 2 pick in June draft?," 19 May 2018
Trump stepped in before to kill Broadcom Ltd.'s unsolicited takeover bid for Qualcomm, with the San Diego firm outspending Broadcom hundredfold on Washington lobbying in the lead up to that decision.

— alex webb, latimes.com, "Will Trump come to Qualcomm's rescue again?," 14 May 2018

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