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  • present tense form of defeat (3rd person singular).
  • plural of defeat.
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defeats







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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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