| For decades scientists have sought reliable ways to detect deception, only to be outwitted by liars capable of deceiving their instruments. |
| In fables, Uncle Coyote is constantly outwitted by the jokester and trickster Uncle Rabbit. |
| After 15 minutes the unwieldy but effective Adam Pilling outwitted the Worcester goalkeeper, only to have his effort ruled out for offside. |
| In The Abduction from the Seraglio, in The Magic Flute, the prisoners will be guarded by jailers whose vigilance must be outwitted. |
| People enjoyed laughing at the foolishness of spoiled young men being outwitted by card sharps. |
| Wal-Mart outwitted its rival by growing slowly since 1962 and first planting itself in many rural areas, where it cost much less to build. |
