be worsted
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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
The aim seems to be to put Sigel and his purposely-reduced and disorganized forces in such a condition and position that he may be worsted or destroyed by the enemy.
From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by Adam G. de Gurowski, Count
He was too honest himself not to be worsted by such a speech.
From Phoebe, Junior by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
I have been paying more attention to these things of late, and I feel that in the end we shall be worsted.
From A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia by Amanda Minnie Douglas
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 Harrison Fisher
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