"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
... 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 |
