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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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India made history in November, defeating South Africa to clinch their first Women's World Cup win.

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"I feel like a better player than last year," said Sinner after completing his 2025 campaign with 58 wins and just six defeats.

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After starting December with defeat by Aston Villa, they were far from convincing as they beat Wolves, Everton and Brighton by narrow margins.

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Sadio Mane's Senegal, African champions in 2022, defeated Benin 3-0 in Tangier to top Group D on goal difference ahead of the Leopards, who won by the same margin against Botswana in Rabat.

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But, aided by Martinez's blunder, Arsenal punctured their momentum with an impressive display that condemned Villa to a first defeat since losing to Liverpool on November 1.

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