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So what did he think of again besting Howe, the Hall of Famer who set the franchise record of eight goals in one series (seven games) in 1949?

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This passage is an ‘entrapment’ story, which sought to show Jesus’ wisdom in besting His adversaries.

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'Then we may console ourselves that his "besting" will be legal, in which case no harm will come of it,' said George with a smile, as, having put his skates on, he gave his hand to his sister and took her for a round.

Sarah's School Friend May Baldwin

Being all unused to the possession of money, but accustomed to consider it as a weapon of which fortunate men obtained a hold to employ it in "besting" others less fortunate, he foresaw endless calls upon his cunning.

Nicky-Nan, Reservist Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

Sometimes his merry look changes to a half-pathetic look, and he goes away to his "doss house," realising that after all his "besting" he might have done better.

London's Underworld Thomas Holmes 1882

I expect his education is now complete, so I have to beware of Downy, for he would glory in the very thought of "besting" me, so I laugh and joke with the rascal, but keep him at arm's length.

London's Underworld Thomas Holmes 1882

Finally, the roguery of the entire transaction -- the mean man seeing the weakness of the honorable, and "besting" him -- in modern slang, in the manner and at the pace of modern trade -- "on the pressure of the moment."

On the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature John Ruskin 1859

Finally, the roguery of the entire transaction -- the mean man seeing the weakness of the honourable, and 'besting' him -- in modern slang, in the manner and at the pace of modern trade -- 'on the pressure of the moment.'

The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing John Ruskin 1859

I don't know about 'besting' Him, but I certainly see this story as sharing a common thread with the one about the Centurion's Sick Servant.

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"besting" every one on a small scale, they are now besting the British nation on the large.

Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege Henry W. Nevinson 1900