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In March, the company suffered defeats in landmark court cases in California and New Mexico that accused it of giving priority to growth over the safety of its underage users.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Like any political operative, he had his share of defeats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
England also faced criticism in the build-up to the 2023 World Cup, which included five defeats in six games and a first-ever loss to Fiji.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Enjoy the best of Jannik Sinner's title-retaining performance, as the world number one defeats Alexander Zverev in four sets in the men's singles final at Wimbledon 2026.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
He was going to race the sophomores as the varsity despite their repeated defeats.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
