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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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After a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday the north London club is just five points above the relegation zone.

From Barron's

The dismissals continue a nearly unprecedented streak of legal defeats for the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Some shady providers make money by logging and selling your browsing data, which kind of defeats the whole purpose of using a VPN.

From Salon

After that victory, which improved his record to 29 wins and four defeats, Joshua said he was ready to face long-term rival Tyson Fury next.

From BBC

The Boston Celtics are second in the East after their 124-105 defeat of the Chicago Bulls.

From Barron's