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to outflank
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get the better of
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to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage
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The guerrilla fighters utilized their knowledge of the terrain to outflank the larger enemy force, catching them by surprise.
The nimble cavalry units were deployed to outflank the slower-moving armored divisions and strike at vulnerable points.
The general devised a plan to outflank the enemy, sending a contingent of troops to attack from the rear.
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