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 β 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 β Nov. 22, 2021
That is defeating the entire purpose of the mask.
From Washington Times β Oct. 11, 2020
“The overwhelming fact of this race is defeating the incumbent,” Mr. Hart said.
From New York Times β Nov. 12, 2019
Madame," said I, with all the dignity and assurance I could command, "the Emperor is defeating the English, and the French army will be here before evening.
From The Adventures of Gerard by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
