Town Meetings where they are sure to be outvoted by men of the lowest orders.
"Beginnings of the American People"
Carl Lotus Becker
Whether Bagby had purposely magnified the danger with the object of frightening the squire into yielding to his wishes, or whether he and Hennion were outvoted by Parson McClave and the other members of the Committee, Mr. Meredith never learned.
"Janice Meredith"
Paul Leicester Ford
He modestly tried to induce some one else to assume the honour, but he was outvoted, and, devoutly hoping to find the coast clear of the enemy, he addressed himself to the venture.
"The Cock-House at Fellsgarth"
Talbot Baines Reed