defeat
verb (used with object)
to overcome in a contest, election, battle, etc.; prevail over; vanquish.
is defeating
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present progressiveof defeat (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It is not Father Time who is defeating Serena.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 10, 2022
Tucked into Seattle’s streak is defeating RSL four times in postseason matches at the stadium, including an active scoreless streak of 362 minutes.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
That is defeating the entire purpose of the mask.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2020
So proud of the young man who is defeating these obstacles.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2018
"By taking on a work that will require more time than his lifetime, he is defeating himself."
From Droozle by Frank Banta
