defeated
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, the U.S. men’s hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in sudden-death overtime to capture the country’s first gold medal since that glorious run in upstate New York.
Indeed, the Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons in seven games the next season to win another ring.
From Los Angeles Times
But the USA are looking for a double in Milan after their women's side defeated the Canadians on Thursday.
From BBC
But in the Six Nations era, Scotland have defeated England on nine occasions yet have only once won their next game the following week -- against Wales in 2023.
From Barron's
A side who once suffered with travel sickness have now defeated Qarabag, Aston Villa and Spurs on the road in little more than a week.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
