end in defeat

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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

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

Ultimately, Sherman will leave the decision-making to Victor Espinoza, who saw his bid for a Triple Crown aboard War Emblem end in defeat at the 2002 Belmont.

From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2014

The match looked destined to end in defeat for the tourists when stand-in captain Jacques Kallis was bowled for 89 in the 43rd over with the score at 225-8.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2010

You know what you have to expect from the Syracusans, if this last struggle should end in defeat.

From Stories from Thucydides by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)