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
In the struggle which must come, simple Gabrielle would be worsted.
From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Lewis Wingfield
It was generally conceded that any one who was so unfortunate as to have a transaction with him was certain to be worsted, or at least to get the small end of the trade.
From Life Gleanings by T. J. Macon
She would be worsted in the end, so she went reluctantly.
From In Wild Rose Time by Amanda M. Douglas
On a subsequent occasion, however, it was St. Thomas' turn to be worsted in a similar contest of holy humility.
From Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order by Laurence Costelloe
