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
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)
She would be worsted in the end, so she went reluctantly.
From In Wild Rose Time by Douglas, Amanda M.
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
He was too honest himself not to be worsted by such a speech.
From Phoebe, Junior by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
