suffer defeat
Example Sentences
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Basking in the glory of their racehorses' appearance on the most prestigious stage in the world, they knew all but one of them would see their colt or filly suffer defeat.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2021
Rather than suffer defeat, Mrs. Pelosi opted to delay the vote.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2021
The question is, will these shows be victorious or suffer defeat?
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2017
So I guess I should begin by letting you know that the #justiceleague won the #bowling match. #elfontheshelf clearly do not suffer defeat well.
From Time • Dec. 20, 2016
In the end, Southern Sudan would defeat the enemy, but it also would suffer defeat.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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