bear the palm

Example Sentences

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But alligators bear the palm for ugliness, size, and strength.

From The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America by Orton, James

Indeed, I believe it may be said of English officers in general, that in personal appearance, and in polished manners, they bear the palm from those of the same class over the world. 

From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry

They might contrast it unfavourably with Britain, but as compared with the other colonies, it ought to bear the palm.

From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Spence, Catherine Helen

And no man of this band can bear the palm from me in the use of those powers which Heaven has given us.'

From The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence by Ballou, Maturin Murray

Now patriotism is one thing, and fine clothes another; but there are times when cold beef will bear the palm from either.

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis