defeated

Example Sentences

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Abby believed his deputies were pushing a defeated Ned to concede it would never happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

On Saturday, Fieri attended UFC 327 in Miami, where Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiří Procházka by first-round knockout to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Because the bravery and courage at the heart of the survivor was bruised but not defeated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Game 82 was simply about the Lakers continuing to build the right habits, and by doing so they defeated the Jazz 131-107 at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Hadn’t Ivan told her Dobrynya was his favorite bogatyr because the hero defeated foes with his intelligence?

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack