defeats
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In March, the company suffered defeats in landmark court cases in California and New Mexico that accused it of giving priority to growth over the safety of its underage users.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Like any political operative, he had his share of defeats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Head coach Tandy has finished his first season in charge with nine defeats and three wins in 12 internationals with those victories coming against Italy, Fiji and Japan.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Enjoy the best of Jannik Sinner's title-retaining performance, as the world number one defeats Alexander Zverev in four sets in the men's singles final at Wimbledon 2026.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
It’s been a few years since I engaged in urban highway driving, and I give myself high grades for fearless and agile navigation, but eventually the afternoon traffic defeats me.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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