defeated

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Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and will complete the congressional term of fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was elected governor in November.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeated England's Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day of the tournament at the Crucible.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Abby believed his deputies were pushing a defeated Ned to concede it would never happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Game 82 was simply about the Lakers continuing to build the right habits, and by doing so they defeated the Jazz 131-107 at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He defeated the Romans at Antioch and when they begged for peace, he gave it to them.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri