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The Ducks won for the third time in four chances and Vegas managed to extend its points streak to six games even in defeat.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
The freshman sensation scored 25 points in defeat against the Huskies and will look to put his team over the top this time around.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Support for Sliwa collapsed, and in defeat, Cuomo was on track to win more votes than any mayoral candidate in the last 32 years.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Even in defeat, rookie Giants QB Jaxson Dart had an impressive game, throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
The freshman sensation scored 25 points in defeat against the Huskies and will look to put his team over the top this time around.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Support for Sliwa collapsed, and in defeat, Cuomo was on track to win more votes than any mayoral candidate in the last 32 years.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Even in defeat, rookie Giants QB Jaxson Dart had an impressive game, throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
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“In defeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20defeat. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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