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Example sentences for: defeat

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One of the uniting forces for the nationalist movement after the defeat of Napoleon were the Lesecafés (reading cafés) such as Spargnapani and Kranzler.
From 1919 to 1922 he waged war with the Greeks, who had invaded at Smyrna, and ultimately managed to defeat them and force their withdrawal from Asia Minor.
The enemy also may have to develop more elaborate plans, thereby increasing the danger of exposure or defeat.
With only five days to go before voting in the Israeli general election, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to be reconciled to defeat.
Saddam's perpetual war with the United States plays well domestically as Iraqis continue to stew over the damage left behind by the Gulf War defeat.