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defeat

[dih-feet] / dɪˈfit /






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Stokes took over as captain in the aftermath of the 4-0 defeat here four years ago and this tour was billed as the culmination of the leadership of the all-rounder and head coach Brendon McCullum.

From BBC

Ashes defeats in Australia usually mean sweeping changes to an England regime and the bloodletting will soon begin.

From BBC

Juve stay fifth on 29 points but are only one point behind Roma who sit in the last Champions League spot and suffered a sixth league defeat of the season.

From Barron's

This was only the fourth time in the Premier League that Chelsea avoided defeat having been two or more goals down at half-time.

From BBC

Woltemade was clearly determined to find redemption after his own goal condemned the Magpies to a 1-0 defeat at bitter rivals Sunderland last weekend.

From Barron's