defeat
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When news of England’s 1-0 defeat to the U.S. during the opening round of the 1950 World Cup reached London from Brazil, stunned Brits assumed it must have been a typo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
That match ended in a 1-0 defeat to England – but Jim was hooked.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
That humbling defeat - which showed the gulf between the two teams when Spain are at their best - was their downfall.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Platner is expected to defeat Maine's Democratic Governor Janet Mills, who remains on the ballot despite suspending her campaign, along with lesser-known candidate David Costello.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Mom and Dad were right in front of them, talking in low grim voices, their shoulders hunched over in defeat and dismay.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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