Historical clue formulations

• Defeats soundly — 2015-12-01
• Doesn't tread lightly — 2012-10-19
• Driving dances — 2010-04-10
• Leaves in a huff, with "out" — 2009-04-27
• Defeats decisively — 2008-10-03
• Animated dances — 1995-10-25