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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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Both teams suffered bad defeats at the weekend for different reasons.

From BBC

That ties them with the Ravens, who were defeated by Cincinnati on Thanksgiving.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tourists suffered a crushing defeat in the first Test, though on the opening day in Perth returned the highest collective average speed recorded by an England attack.

From BBC

But far from hurting the SEC’s playoff outlook, the Aggies’ upset defeat might actually have bolstered the league’s prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ill-discipline has also been an issue, highlighted by four yellow cards and one 20-minute red card handed out in their defeat by South Africa.

From Barron's