Example Sentences

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Zverev had long been dubbed the best player of his generation to have never won a Grand Slam after a string of near misses - including three defeats in major finals.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He made way for Wilfried Nancy but the Frenchman left after six defeats and only two wins from eight matches.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

All this combined to produce a desperate situation Slot could not control as the damaging defeats piled up, leading to an inevitable conclusion.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Newcastle were never quite able to go on the sort of defining run they had enjoyed in years gone by, in a campaign where 71% of their league defeats were by a single goal.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“You might as well ask an artist to explain his art, or ask a poet to explain his poem. It defeats the purpose. The meaning is only clear through the search.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan