worst
adjective
have worsted
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present perfectof worst.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The operators of the South and Southwest, who in years past have worsted the United Mine Workers, stood out against the change, maintained that higher freight rates from their mines necessitated lower wages.
From Time Magazine Archive
He did not wait for an answer, but left the baffled man to wrestle with the situation, which must have worsted him, for his hand did not appear in the game at Washington.
From The Art of Disappearing by John Talbot Smith
You have proved yourself strong - you have worsted that unfortunate Alcalde - be merciful to him now, and let this incident finish.’
From In Kedar's Tents by Henry Seton Merriman
These had been some veils and other things, which she makes for us occasionally when she happens not to have worsted of her own.
From Second Shetland Truck System Report by William Guthrie
Fright did not enter into my feelings in the smallest way, although, when I reviewed the incident, I was confident Buck would have worsted me had it not been for the unexpected and startling intervention.
From A Maid of the Kentucky Hills by Edwin Carlile Litsey
