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  • plural of defeat.
  • present tense form of defeat (3rd person singular).
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“People may underestimate wind and solar power,” Cena says in one ad, describing industry job creation as he calmly defeats several grizzly bears in a tug-of-war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

His professional record reads as 25 victories, three defeats and one draw - which came against Eubank.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Backpack” defeats “910” to win Fat Bear title.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

To deem a film whose worst mistake is some inherent goofiness as “insidious” defeats the entire point.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 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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