defeat
Example Sentences
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If you are one of those feeling smug because you predicted this, did you take pleasure in the 4-0 defeat four years ago, or the 4-0 before that, or the 5-0 before that?
From BBC
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 17 of the NFL season, with the Bills defeating the Eagles in a potential Super Bowl matchup.
From Los Angeles Times
Many on the other side of the argument would recognise his concern that this debate has become corrosive, but the idea that they will simply give up and accept defeat is fanciful.
From BBC
Spurs have struggled since Frank replaced the sacked Ange Postecoglou and are 14th in the Premier League table following a run of five defeats in eight matches in all competitions.
From Barron's
Nottingham Forest are still lingering just above the relegation places, and Monday's defeat at Fulham was a disappointing result for them.
From BBC
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