defeats
Example Sentences
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City had suffered a chastening 3-0 defeat by champions Arsenal in the Community Shield last Sunday and were heading towards back-to-back defeats to start the season.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
He must change a culture in which defeats like this have become commonplace.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Two wins, two draws and two defeats might look average, but the benefits are clear.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Despite taking 73 shots worth 5.5 xG, the side lost five successive league games without scoring for the first time in 114 years – a run of defeats that saw Rosenior ousted as head coach.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
But the body always defeats them in the end.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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