be worsted

Example Sentences

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But to Propagandist Franklin-Bouillion logic is something which can always be worsted by appeals to passion.

From Time Magazine Archive

He realised that in any passage of arms with these youths he must be worsted, as she apparently was oblivious of any harm being done.

From The Undying Past by Sudermann, Hermann

If it came to a duel between the two, she found it easier to believe that Hefferom would be worsted.

From The Golden Web by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

I have been paying more attention to these things of late, and I feel that in the end we shall be worsted.

From A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

If you think––” “Are you all ready?” interrupted Barnes, hastily, 364 knowing he would be worsted in any argument with this veteran player.

From The Strollers by Fisher, Harrison