defeat
Example Sentences
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“After battling an injury and having to sit out her sophomore season she could’ve let that defeat her, but she fought hard to be at her best.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Down the coast, a San Diego measure that would impose an $8,000 to $10,000 annual tax on second homes looks headed to defeat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The apparent defeat this week of Hydee Feldstein Soto was the result of a lack of clear messaging and a controversy-plagued term, political analysts say.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“Okay, that’s enough!” said the director, tossing up her arms in defeat.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing defeat
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