defeated

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Wu, 22, who defeated Lei Peifan, Mark Selby and Hossein Vafaei to reach the last four, responded with 140, his third century of the day.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

Gaethje defeated the Liverpudlian on points in a gruelling encounter in Las Vegas in which Pimblett never managed to build any momentum.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Whatever. Let’s just go,” Seven said, feeling defeated.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega