defeated

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Rodney’s leadership of the British fleet that defeated the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, overcoming a 29-point deficit to take a 3-1 series lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“It wants to project to its people, but also the region, that it’s here to stay, that it’s an unpredictable Islamic Republic, not a defeated one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Scots played their final public preparation game on Saturday, when they defeated Bolivia 4-0, with Clarke utilising most of his squad.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Yet through all its history, despite the rejection and the exile, zero has always defeated those who opposed it.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife