defeats
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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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