A clever fox outsmarted the hungry wolf.

Meaning: A small, cunning animal was more cunning or skillful than a larger, more powerful predator that had a desire to eat.

Choice of Words: A "fox" is a small, cunning animal, and a "wolf" is a larger, more powerful predator. "Outsmarted" means to be more cunning or skillful than an opponent, and "hungry" means having a desire to eat.

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