defeated

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The Scots played their final public preparation game on Saturday, when they defeated Bolivia 4-0, with Clarke utilising most of his squad.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Across the state, county and city ballot measures raising levies are trailing or have been defeated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Menefee ultimately defeated Green to represent the newly drawn 18th Congressional District that encompasses parts of both of their current Houston-area districts.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

By the time Hitler's Third Reich was defeated in 1945, more than one in 10 had joined the Nazi party.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The host asked Bobby if he knew of the game where Yates defeated Alekhine.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady