defeat
Example Sentences
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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
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