- present participle of defeat.
defeating
Example Sentences
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Already England’s top-rated female player, the prodigy secured the title in a dramatic rapid-chess playoff—adding to a trailblazing run that already included defeating multiple grandmasters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
After turning professional he made up for lost time by beating Junaid Bostan to win the English light-middleweight title, then defeating Ishmael Davis to become British and Commonwealth champion.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
An inspired Lionel Messi was instrumental in defeating England and helping Argentina reach back-to-back World Cup finals.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He wants to win, obviously, but his joy comes from playing the game well rather than defeating another team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“And while you’re busy making your way back up to the surface, I’ll have another shot at defeating Acererak. And this time I’m gonna destroy him. Then I’ll be right behind you, mister.”
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
