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

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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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