defeats
Example Sentences
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Once Sinner and Djokovic were out of the way, Zverev took over as the clear front-runner - but he has scar tissue from his previous Grand Slam final defeats.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
He made way for Wilfried Nancy but the Frenchman left after six defeats and only two wins from eight matches.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
But they have previously responded well to defeats this term - another sign of Parling's coaching ability.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Despite suffering 20 defeats in all competitions, Slot secured Liverpool's place in next season's Champions League.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
A constant companion, he had seen all of Washington’s wartime defeats, disasters, and disappointments.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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