defeated

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Toronto was coming off its first win in franchise history on Wednesday when it defeated Seattle but struggled against a more complete offensive team in the Sparks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 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

The result, a compromise, imposed harsh peace terms on a defeated Germany.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman