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

There followed a certain amount of bickering, during which the general allowed himself to be worsted.

From The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

An Englishman ought not to underrate their talents in this particular, or he will probably be worsted in an encounter of words.

From Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa by Drayson, A. W. (Alfred Wilks)

God is love, God is our Father, we are His children; therefore the darkest clouds will break, and though right be worsted, wrong shall not triumph.

From The Optimist's Good Morning by Perin, Florence Hobart

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