defeated

Example Sentences

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England were defeated by Wales at their home World Cup in 2015, which was the last meeting between the sides at the tournament.

From BBC

As a result, they are two points clear at the top of the table from Lens, who defeated Le Havre 1-0 on Friday.

From Barron's

They were defeated 6-0 against Liverpool at Anfield in their final outing and have not beaten a Premier League team in nine previous attempts.

From BBC

In addition to your appetite roaring back, there is also the psychological impact of gaining weight back, which can lead to people feeling defeated and less likely to exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jessica Pegula defeated her close friend Madison Keys to end her Australian Open title defence and settle a bet involving apple pie with cheddar cheese on top.

From BBC