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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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On Friday, Najib faces yet another verdict in a separate trial linked to the financial scandal that led to his defeat in the 2018 elections.

From Barron's

Emery has turned Villa Park into a fortress, with just one home league defeat in 2025, fewer than any other team.

From Barron's

In other early action on Sunday, the faltering Tampa Bay Buccaneers stumbled to a 23-20 defeat on the road to the Carolina Panthers in a crucial NFC South divisional tussle.

From Barron's

Make no mistake - England's Ashes defeat is bad.

From BBC

Sixes entered administration last week, before England lost the Ashes following defeat in the third test match against Australia in Adelaide.

From BBC