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  • present tense form of defeat (3rd person singular).
  • plural of defeat.

defeats







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That is an issue that has raised its head continually throughout Skinner's reign as he often pointed to the lack of squad depth following defeats to top-three rivals.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

About the 10th or 12th time Spidey defeats a gaggle of adversaries by wrapping them up in webs, this series seems entangled in its own predictability.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

In March, the company suffered defeats in landmark court cases in California and New Mexico that accused it of giving priority to growth over the safety of its underage users.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Like any political operative, he had his share of defeats.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

I could see Stan receiving an anonymous missive detailing my humiliating defeats, ending with the statement: don’t waste your time on him.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane



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