bear the palm
Example Sentences
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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
In our present day, "to bear the palm" means to come off victoriously.
From The Palm Tree Blessing by Shepard, W. E.
And when the race is run, the victory given, How sweet with the redeemed to bear the palm, Ten thousand times ten thousand saints in Heaven, Who hymn eternal praises to the Lamb!
From Heart Utterances at Various Periods of a Chequered Life by Gurney, Eliza Paul
Ye gods, it doth amaze me, A man of such a feeble temper should So get the start of the majestic world And bear the palm alone!
From Shakspere, Personal Recollections by Joyce, John A.
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
