defeating
Example Sentences
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But in that case, it would be defeating the purpose.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
But she has seized her opportunity, defeating former top-10 player Haddad Maia to set up a second-round meeting with Czech 27th seed Marie Bouzkova.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Chicago was able to redefine its image from a gritty second city to a cultural and architectural hub after defeating New York’s bid for the 1893 exposition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
She rose to prominence in her 20s by defeating a Communist stalwart for a seat in Parliament in 1984.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
He was the American who had a fighting chance of defeating a Soviet champion.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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