end in defeat

Example Sentences

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his appeal on Wednesday for U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets, saying their appearance with Ukrainian pilots would be a sure signal from the world that Russia's invasion would end in defeat.

From Reuters • May 25, 2023

Of course England's semi-final with Sweden could end in defeat.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2022

While I might have shied away from the next few calf-wrestling opportunities, I listened to Chris’ advice and didn’t let the day end in defeat.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2017

Vesely figured he might as well enjoy his date with Djokovic, which would undoubtedly end in defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2016

It was the final struggle that was to end in defeat for either man or horse, and the Sheik had decided that it was not to be for the man.

From The Sheik by Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude)