defeats
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The wider frustration is that the most egregious defeats under Stokes and McCullum have come through mistakes that were self-inflicted.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Despite inconsistent results - six wins, two draws and three defeats in his initial 11 matches - recent research from Quaest, a leading polling institute, found most Brazilians trust him.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Most advisers caution clients against this because it defeats the purpose of the conversion.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The 73-year-old Portuguese has replaced Otto Addo, who was sacked in March after friendly defeats by Germany and Austria.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
In pantomime, Chief Joyi would fling his spear and creep along the veld as he narrated the victories and defeats.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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