defeat
Example Sentences
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She also defeated a long-standing tendency for horror films to be ignored when it comes time to hand out the golden statuettes.
From Barron's
It is not just against Rybakina that Sabalenka has struggled, though, with six of her previous 10 finals appearances ending in defeat.
From BBC
Tudor came under heavy criticism, not just for replacing Antonin Kinsky after only 17 minutes following two mistakes in the 5-2 defeat, but for blanking the young keeper as he walked off.
From BBC
That was a big shift from their first defeat by Italy last weekend.
From BBC
City lacked any intensity in the first half, perhaps an impact of the comprehensive midweek Champions League defeat at Real Madrid - both physically and mentally.
From BBC
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