Example Sentences

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At their head ran the old leader that he had worsted.

From O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919 by Various

Another man popped his head over the hedge that had worsted him.

From Barnaby A Novel by Ramsay, R.

After years of varied fortunes the Dost had worsted all his enemies, and in 1826 he became the ruler of Cabul.

From The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 by Forbes, Archibald

The implication that Irving had worsted him galled Westby.

From The Jester of St. Timothy's by Pier, Arthur Stanwood

This cheerfulness was unusual in people he had worsted, and the unusual was always to be distrusted.

From The Prodigal Father by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)