defeat
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Raducanu's first match back under Richardson's guidance ended in a straight-set defeat by France's Diane Parry in Strasbourg last week.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
El Camino Real needed a two-run single by RJ De La Rosa in the bottom of the sixth inning on Wednesday to defeat Granada Hills 4-3 in the semifinals at Cal State Northridge.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
There is, in the West and throughout the world, a powerful desire for defeat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Foden started the Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain, Palmer came off the bench and scored as the future of the Three Lions.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
He later participated in military campaigns by the Union army to defeat the Confederates in Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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