bested

Example Sentences

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Bested by a Chicago librarian, alas, but set to return later for a Tournament of Champions.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2022

Bested by Bush, who was never particularly quick on his feet, Thomas changes the subject with a new speech.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2010

Now the first stone disengages; Now a second that for ages Bested there as in a rock Yields to the repeated shock.

From A Hidden Life and Other Poems by MacDonald, George

Bested by this surprise-box of an unknown, he was pinning all on a single punch.

From The Night-Born by London, Jack