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Instead of throwing in the towel and walking away in defeat, Wyatt stayed out on the floor.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Raducanu was consistently good, even in defeat to Pegula who managed to outlast her opponent over two hours and 25 minutes of high-quality tennis.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The New York Rangers (74) and Islanders (74), who earned a point in defeat on Monday, are just above Columbus.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Manning was extremely gracious in defeat and congratulated the Cubs following the game, which Martin said only confirmed his admiration for the young quarterback.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Raducanu was consistently good, even in defeat to Pegula who managed to outlast her opponent over two hours and 25 minutes of high-quality tennis.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The New York Rangers (74) and Islanders (74), who earned a point in defeat on Monday, are just above Columbus.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Manning was extremely gracious in defeat and congratulated the Cubs following the game, which Martin said only confirmed his admiration for the young quarterback.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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“In defeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20defeat. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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