defeated

Example Sentences

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It is the second time peers have defeated the government over the proposal, which would give ministers 12 months to decide which social media platforms should be unavailable to under-16s.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“This will be defeated, there’s no question in my mind,” Newsom said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Amalia Holguin, Sage Hill, 5-9, Sr.: The Texas commit was a four-year standout, averaging 22.3 points for a team that defeated Southern Section Open Division champion Sierra Canyon in the state playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The Marshall Plan used America’s wealth to rebuild its defeated former enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Fischer had not only retained his title as United States Champion, he’d accomplished something unprecedented: For the third year in a row, he’d marched to the title without being defeated in any of the pairings.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady