| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bested | New York Times | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Outperformed | Premier Sunday | 18 Apr 2021 |
| Did a bit better than | USA Today | 29 Apr 2019 |
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| Got a jump on | USA Today | 15 Feb 2018 |
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