defeated

Example Sentences

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Hull secured their place in the final with a 2-0 victory at Millwall on Monday, while Saints defeated Middlesbrough 2-1 on Tuesday to progress, courtesy of a Shea Charles winner in extra time.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

‘I allow myself to be defeated, especially by larger things.’

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Similarly, in his interview this past Sunday, Trump said the Iranians “are defeated, but that doesn’t mean they’re done.”

From Slate • May 11, 2026

In an interview aired Sunday but apparently recorded earlier, Trump said Iran was "militarily defeated" and he insisted the uranium could be removed "whenever we want."

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

We serve the bitter and the defeated, said the arai.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan