plasterings

noun

plural of plastering
as in defeats
failure to win a contest our team's most recent plastering is just plain sad

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  1. defeats
  2. losses
  3. beatings
  4. setbacks
Noun
  • Louisville has won two of its last three after five straight defeats and beat Orlando 3-2 at Lynn Family Stadium in April.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC played key roles in both defeats.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeats
Noun
  • With the economy showing job losses, many professionals are looking to start businesses.
    — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The National Institute of Building Sciences estimates that a dollar spent on hazard mitigation returns about $6 in avoided losses.
    — Ravi S. Bhalla, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of losses
Noun
  • Michael, who would later split from his father’s control, accused him of severe childhood emotional and physical abuse, including beatings with iron cords.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Former child soldiers describe being abducted by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, shackled and ordered to fire on warplanes and civilians, under threat of beatings or death.
    — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of beatings
Noun
  • Cowan shared her decision on social media, expressing pride in her career despite the recent setbacks.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Amid the setbacks, Wang’s dad stepped in as a contractor and Wang’s mom volunteered to serve as construction liaison.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of setbacks
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