defeated

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Bass defeated Caruso by nearly 10 percentage points.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Former Mayor Sam Yorty, who was pushed into a runoff in 1973, was defeated by then-Councilmember Tom Bradley, whom Bass cites as one of her heroes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

It was a measure of revenge for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who was defeated by Talarico for the Democratic Senate nomination in March.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In the 33rd District, near Dallas, former Congressman Colin Allred – the Democratic nominee for Senate in 2024 – defeated current Congresswoman Julie Johnson.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"Immune to earth, wind, fire, air, and metal, and all things living and dead. Only one person in all history has ever defeated him."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda