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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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England were defeated by Wales at their home World Cup in 2015, which was the last meeting between the sides at the tournament.

From BBC

Much less familiar is Guglielmo of Malavalle, a twelfth century hermit venerated by the Augustinians for defeating a dragon using a simple wooden staff shaped like a pitchfork.

From Science Daily

France won the Six Nations last year, with their sole defeat against England at Allianz Stadium.

From BBC

That included, in retrospect, a shocking season-opening defeat to the Raiders, who wound up winning only two more all season.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was supposed to be UCLA’s toughest game since its defeat to No. 4 Texas in December.

From Los Angeles Times