defeating

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Spain achieved its primary goal at SoFi Stadium on Thursday, defeating Austria 3-0 and advancing to the World Cup round of 16 in front of a pro-Spain announced crowd of 70,492.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

In its latest triumph, Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old former attorney and part-time barista, stunned one of the party's longest-serving lawmakers Tuesday, defeating Diana DeGette in a Denver-based House district.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Congress finally hung a portrait of the younger Gálvez in its halls, 231 years after having resolved to do so in recognition of Spain’s contributions to defeating the British.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

In the Sixth District, Meng held onto her seat, defeating Park 57% to 43%.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

“Closing the tear in the sky, defeating these iron monsters—that is only the beginning.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia