defeat
Example Sentences
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But Saturday's record 42-21 defeat at home to Ireland, which came just a week after an equally decisive hammering by Scotland in Edinburgh, effectively ended that lofty ambition.
From Barron's
Indeed, the Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons in seven games the next season to win another ring.
From Los Angeles Times
But the USA are looking for a double in Milan after their women's side defeated the Canadians on Thursday.
From BBC
Colombo was where Brook stood in front of his team-mates in late January and apologised for his late-night antics in Wellington and the subsequent fallout – an attempt to draw a line under the Ashes defeat.
From BBC
Western Force coach Simon Cron has put a brave face on their second straight Super Rugby defeat, while admitting they must cut out ill-discipline and defensive errors if they want mount a serious challenge.
From Barron's
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