defeated
Example Sentences
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The current dispute between China and Taiwan dates to a civil war between the nationalist forces of Chiang Kai-shek, who retreated to the island in 1949 after being defeated by Mao Zedong's communist fighters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
But Sánchez, who became prime minister in 2018, has defeated the odds before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
His code name was Lawful, and Ted did want to prove that he couldn’t be defeated.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
The last time two women headlined one of the UFC's flagship numbered events was when Amanda Nunes defeated in June 2023.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Jack takes one look at the defeated slump of my shoulders and asks, “Can you walk?”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
