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Zverev had long been dubbed the best player of his generation to have never won a Grand Slam after a string of near misses - including three defeats in major finals.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The wider frustration is that the most egregious defeats under Stokes and McCullum have come through mistakes that were self-inflicted.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Despite inconsistent results - six wins, two draws and three defeats in his initial 11 matches - recent research from Quaest, a leading polling institute, found most Brazilians trust him.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Most advisers caution clients against this because it defeats the purpose of the conversion.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

It defeats the point of the book, to put in only part of the story.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett



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