defeats
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But they have previously responded well to defeats this term - another sign of Parling's coaching ability.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
A change of approach initially yielded an upturn in performances, but results started to slide and a run of four defeats without scoring cost them.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Despite his defeats, Bobby kept coming back for more.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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