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
  • Then only one team had a worse record than their 102 defeats in 2025.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Merz's power inside Germany has taken a blow after a string of state election defeats last month, including losses to the anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany party.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of defeats
Noun
  • That family history does bring with it a high level of determination to continue despite the losses and the constant threats of more attacks.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Denis Bouanga scored in the 46th minute for LAFC (11-9-9), which is winless, with two losses, in four straight.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of losses
Noun
  • Xuan is also charged with delivering one of the beatings himself.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The indictment also describes a political opponent identified as Victim-3 who was subjected to beatings, sleep deprivation, threats and prolonged exposure to bright lights and loud sounds.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of beatings
Noun
  • As the cystic fibrosis community gathers this week in Atlanta for its largest annual gathering, Kramer-Golinkoff is hoping those patients will be a big part of the conversation, particularly after recent scientific setbacks.
    — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Even major battlefield setbacks may not push the group towards compromise if its leadership believes any concessions should be part of a broader regional bargain.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of setbacks
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