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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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It was supposed to be UCLA’s toughest game since its defeat to No. 4 Texas in December.

From Los Angeles Times

A first home defeat of the season against Manchester United last weekend sparked doubts about Arsenal's ability to get over the line in the title race.

From Barron's

After the defeat in Portugal stopped Madrid reaching the last 16 directly, the Santiago Bernabeu crowd was in unforgiving mood and whistled their own players, despite appeals from Arbeloa and Mbappe ahead of the game.

From Barron's

As a result, they are two points clear at the top of the table from Lens, who defeated Le Havre 1-0 on Friday.

From Barron's

The Gunners manager was attempting to calm the air of panic that appeared to grip Arsenal – manager, players and supporters – during and after the Premier League leaders' home defeat to a resurgent Manchester United.

From BBC