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Trying to out-general the other side is demonstratively a weak approach which Kerry proved in spades (to our detriment) and is playing on their terms and field.

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The Tartars were said to be masters of warfare, but Baibars could out-general even them.

The Saracen: Land of the Infidel Robert Shea 1963

I might be a chump, but, dash it, I could out-general a mere kid with a face like a ferret.

A Wodehouse Miscellany Articles & Stories 1928

The disinherited, though few in number, were well trained in warfare, and from the beginning showed capacity to out-general the unwieldy host and feeble leader opposed to them.

The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Reginald Lane Poole 1892

Besides, it had already become a question whether we would out-general them or they us.

Twenty Years of Hus'ling 1885

Instead, therefore, of relying simply upon force, Ah Kurroo, even in the excitement of the battle, formed new schemes, and aimed to out-general the emperor.

Wood Magic A Fable Richard Jefferies 1867

He was quite equal to withstand or out-general the schemes of any set of manœuvrers; therefore it was plain he did not care for the society of his little friend and companion of old time.

Queechy 1854

He was quite equal to withstand or out-general the schemes of any set of manoeuvrers; therefore it was plain he did not care for the society of his little friend and companion of old time.

Queechy Susan Warner 1852

I will not say a word to her; I will out-general him yet.

Tales and Novels — Volume 06 Maria Edgeworth 1808

I have no great notions of Apraxin's abilities, and I believe many a Prussian colonel would out-general him.

Complete Project Gutenberg Earl of Chesterfield Works Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield 1733