as in defeats
failure to win a contest
suffered a shellacking at the hands of a vastly superior opposition
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Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff homer, another two-run shot and a double for the Rangers, who have lost six of nine with their back-to-back defeats at Dodger Stadium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Check out the vibes following defeats.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Good Jobs First report recommends that all states fully report their losses from data center tax breaks, including how those incentives affect local revenue streams.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite dynamite starts from Taj Bradley and Bailey Ober on Saturday and Sunday, the Twins’ relievers blew saves on consecutive days, leading to backbreaking losses.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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While China is poised to be at the forefront of development, this year’s half-marathon event was not without its setbacks.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Barring any setbacks, Yates could make his season debut for the Angels later this month.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The new report also tracked an increase in antisemitic attacks that resulted in physical harm, including beatings and stone throwing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Schiller can't forget the sick soundtrack that came with his daily beatings.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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