defeated

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Sixteen years ago, Dr Henry proposed a mining tax that was defeated after a campaign by the mining industry.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

But the delay, the expense and, let’s face it, the heartache, defeated us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The last time two other schools met for the City’s upper division title was 2004 when El Camino Real defeated West Valley League rival Granada Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Trump told Britain's King Charles III and other guests at a state dinner Tuesday that Iran has been "militarily defeated", in his first public comments on the sensitive topic during the ongoing royal visit.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

And fifteen-year-old Fischer firmly believed that if he were given a chance to meet Mikhail Botvinnik, the World Champion, the Soviet player would be defeated.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady