defeated

Example Sentences

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Because the bravery and courage at the heart of the survivor was bruised but not defeated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

On Saturday, Fieri attended UFC 327 in Miami, where Carlos Ulberg defeated Jiří Procházka by first-round knockout to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The strategy was vindicated in spectacular fashion Sunday, when Magyar defeated Orbán in a landslide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The Red Roses have played across the country in order to build a loyal fan base, which all came together in September as they defeated Canada to claim a first World Cup in 11 years.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

If Reshevsky defeated Lombardy, he’d equal Bobby’s score and they’d be declared co-champions: In this championship there were no tie-breaking systems or play-offs.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady