"Outmatch" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... reason, that one or two heavy French ships-of-war—and a number of such was expected in the spring—would outmatch the whole colonial squadron, and, after mastering it, would hold all the transports at mercy; so that the troops on shore, having no means of return and no hope of succor, would be forced to surrender or starve. The danger was real and serious, and ...
— A Half-Century of Conflict, Volume II • Francis Parkman
... of Caesar did not his sleep of yesternight outmatch even the measure of his cups? Drank and drank did our master Pilate until his eyes bulged and his tongue was pushed out of his throat by the fulness thereof. And he did sleep and sleep until the sun had started ...
— The Coming of the King • Bernie Babcock
... isle In sport our friendly foes for long, Well England loves you, and we smile When you outmatch us many a while, So fleet you ...
— Grass of Parnassus • Andrew Lang |
