defeat
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Mom and Dad were right in front of them, talking in low grim voices, their shoulders hunched over in defeat and dismay.
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Having failed to take 10 from the final over in the defeat by England, Jha swiped Wheal for four through mid-wicket to seal a famous win for the team known as the Cardiac Kids.
From BBC
The 23-year-old had a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after he was shown two yellow cards in the 31-20 Six Nations defeat by Scotland.
From BBC
Australia, who suffered an eight-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka on Monday, were also banking on a win for Ireland to remain in the hunt for the next phase.
From BBC
Now, with her surprise, last-minute entry into the mayor’s race, the 44-year-old Silver Lake resident is hoping to defeat another incumbent, Karen Bass, by expanding on the formula that led to her first upset victory.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.