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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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Despite the legal defeat, he does not believe the council should abandon the policy.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The insurgency was winning, and Mr. Bush needed to shift his strategy or accept defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But that one crucial defeat showed just how difficult it is for England to qualify for major tournaments and why they cannot afford an 'off day' against the best teams.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

So was the millions of dollars spent by outside interests to defeat it, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Raising his palms in defeat, Chitto said, “All right. All right. We’ll go. But Sarah?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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