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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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On Thursday, spurred on by most of the 80,824 fans in attendance and forwards Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, Mexico managed to defeat South Africa 2-0 and securing its first opening match victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

France's 2006 final defeat by Italy is of course remembered for Zidane headbutting Marco Materazzi.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The scrutiny of England's off-field activities during the winter was compounded by some dreadful performances on the field in a 4-1 Ashes series defeat.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The insurgency was winning, and Mr. Bush needed to shift his strategy or accept defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They certainly weren’t going to aid his attempt to defeat them at their own national pastime.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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