defeat
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However, the stats tell a story as their only Premier League defeat since August came against Liverpool in October and since then Villa have won six straight top-flight games.
From BBC
Following yet another defeat at the Gabba, Stokes said his dressing room is "no place for weak men" – words that could come back later in the tour.
From BBC
Stokes took over as captain in the aftermath of the 4-0 defeat here four years ago and this tour was billed as the culmination of the leadership of the all-rounder and head coach Brendon McCullum.
From BBC
Ashes defeats in Australia usually mean sweeping changes to an England regime and the bloodletting will soon begin.
From BBC
Juve stay fifth on 29 points but are only one point behind Roma who sit in the last Champions League spot and suffered a sixth league defeat of the season.
From Barron's
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