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

Unless he grappled with the situation without delay, he would assuredly be worsted.

From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

But in the engagement the dragon shall be worsted, and oppressed by the wickedness of the conqueror.

From Old English Chronicles by Various

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

She was a lady stronger than her husband;—stronger in this, that she never allowed herself to be worsted in any encounter.

From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony