They tried to outmaneuver him; he stepped back to his former spot, catching his breath and digging frantically for his knife.
"Police Your Planet"
Lester del Rey
The comedy rises from their movements around the room as they try to outmaneuver each other.
"Writing for Vaudeville"
Brett Page
The big bay, reluctant, protesting, twisting and turning in vain attempts to outmaneuver Hobson, was a captive in the loop of "Wild Horse Phil's" riata.
"When A Man's A Man"
Harold Bell Wright