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The Tigers pride themselves on playing good defense and simply outworking an opponent.
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In reality, Abdul-Salaam had been outplayed — or perhaps simply outworked — in the week of practice leading up to the match.
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In recent years, he's been handling up to 300 engagements per year, often outworking his grandchildren, who are in their 30s.
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First Known Use of outwork
13th century
noun
out·work
\ˈau̇t-ˌwərk\
Definition of outwork
: a minor defensive position constructed outside a fortified area
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But McGregor actually does outwork boxing’s ultimate defenseman and squeak out a decision, then give him every belt in the every sport.
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First Known Use of outwork
circa 1615
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