Sentence example with the word 'outstripping'

outstripping

Last update: October 12, 2015


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The massive and richly decorated square tower in the centre of the west façade, which for centuries terminated in a temporary spire, was completed in 1890, according to the original plans, by the addition of an octagonal storey and a tall open spire (528 ft.), the loftiest ecclesiastical erection in the world, outstripping the twin spires of Cologne cathedral by 21 ft.   [Please select]

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They are proclaiming to the ideal world that the real world is outstripping it.   [Please select]

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Sheridan, outstripping them, placed his men across their path at Appomattox Court House.   [Please select]

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Outstripping it in speed he soon reached home, and remained within till the next morning.   [Please select]

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"I have heard tales of knights carrying damsels across their shoulder and outstripping the pursuit of caitiffs, from whom she had escaped."   [Please select]

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We call a nation "great" in the degree in which it succeeds in outstripping other nations in its exports and imports, or in forming alliances with its neighbouring states or with other nations.   [Please select]

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