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
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
But in spite of this we should have worsted them; but when we were just getting the mastery, the Saxon Oswald and fifty others dashed into our rear and demoralised us entirely.
From The Last of the Vikings by John Bowling
At another meeting Margaret Day was to have worsted for two pairs of socks for her two boys, herself to spin it; and one pair of shoes for her daughter.
From A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time by James Conway Walter
Nay, indeed," quoth he, "be not abashed, good youth; take it not amiss that I have worsted thee.
From Beltane the Smith by Jeffery Farnol
