Outrunning

Outrunning
Outrun Out*run", v. t. [imp. {Outran}; p. p. {Outrun}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Outrunning}.] To exceed, or leave behind, in running; to run faster than; to outstrip; to go beyond. [1913 Webster]

Your zeal outruns my wishes. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]

The other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulcher. --John xx. 4. [1913 Webster]


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