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
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 E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
Moreover, Williams Cache, it was conceded, would in the end be worsted if the company and the cowmen together seriously undertook with men and unlimited money to clean it out.
From Whispering Smith by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
Unless he grappled with the situation without delay, he would assuredly be worsted.
From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Lewis Wingfield
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
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