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)

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

It was the boy over again in his underground cellar, unwilling to be worsted in his “penny a shave,” striking out the bold line of a halfpenny one.

From The Boyhood of Great Inventors by Robertson, A. Fraser

We have been beaten in an election, but I don't think we ought to be worsted in a struggle of generosity and good feeling.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James