end in defeat

Example Sentences

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his appeal on Wednesday for U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets, saying their appearance with Ukrainian pilots would be a sure signal from the world that Russia's invasion would end in defeat.

From Reuters • May 25, 2023

Owens, Glenelg’s workhorse and leader the past three years, remained there for five minutes, accepting his high school career would end in defeat as coaches and teammates walked by to slap his pads.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2018

While I might have shied away from the next few calf-wrestling opportunities, I listened to Chris’ advice and didn’t let the day end in defeat.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2017

Vesely figured he might as well enjoy his date with Djokovic, which would undoubtedly end in defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2016

She knew that, and was too proud to make feeble and futile efforts which could only end in defeat and further humiliation.

From Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness