crushing defeat

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Sir Keir said it had been an "honour" to work with him, thanking him for "turning our party around" in the wake of its crushing defeat in the 2019 election.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Despite the crushing defeat the two-time major winner said praise must go to Svitolina.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Being asked about an unpleasant subject in the wake of a crushing defeat made McVay testy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Words of brotherhood overpowering the sensations of a crushing defeat.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

Stannis Baratheon had descended on the Iron Fleet from both north and south whilst they were trapped in the channel between the island and the mainland, dealing Victarion his most crushing defeat.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin