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Discover LudwigThe phrase "being bested" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English
It means to have been defeated or outdone by someone or something. Example: Despite her best efforts, Sarah found herself being bested by her opponent in the final round of the competition.
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Corden, never one to accept being bested at a joke, retorted swiftly.
She said that her husband, unlike the vast majority of experts, enjoyed being bested by less advanced players.
He no longer thinks being bested by athletes, cyclists and even foot-in-mouth boxers is rubbish.
At Eighth Street, a rider wrote, in blue ink, "stupidest idea ever," before apparently being bested by a traveler with black ink, who crossed out the first word.
He'd hate the idea of being bested by people and institutions he sees as his liberal enemies, such as the Guardian and the New York Times.
Several analysts noted, however, that the agreement said as much about Mr. Putin's strategic vision as it did about his being bested by Washington bargainers.
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