defeats
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Beyond Tiznow, further consolation for California came earlier Saturday when the top jockey in the state, Juan Hernandez, got his first Cup win after 30 consecutive defeats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
There have been five other scores above 288 in the fourth innings at Newlands - all of which were made in defeats or when salvaging a draw.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Carrick kept his job after the heavy defeats against Como and Bournemouth last week and my view is that, by keeping him on for now, they are possibly just prolonging the misery for him, really.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Serrano, who boasts a fight history of 50 wins, four defeats and one draw, will be seeking to break the all-time women's knockout record in her farewell bout.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
I hadn't been around to witness the defeats, only his victories, while I ran behind on my little legs, trying to catch up, asking him to wait up as he sprinted off on his adventures.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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