defeat
Example Sentences
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Detroit had to win both their remaining games to stand a chance of making the play-offs, but went out with an alarming whimper in a 23-10 defeat in Minnesota.
From BBC
He realizes that if he wants to be successful in defeating Vecna, he can’t feel afraid about this part of myself.
From Los Angeles Times
The Navy’s acquisition bureaucracy demanded so many changes that it defeated the purpose of having a blueprint.
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
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