"defeat" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- This was followed by a defeat in the ensuing general election.
- Another defeat followed seven days later, 0-2 at home to Barnsley.
- This was then followed by a 3-0 defeat to Gateshead.
- The much celebrated victory was followed by a defeat against Poland.
- From the first days of the war, defeat followed defeat.
- Another defeat followed, however - this time at home to Barnsley, who went on to finish bottom of the table.
- This victory was soon followed by a costly defeat.
- The reports seemed intended to brace the public for the possibility that defeat would follow retreat.
- That strategy was flawed, and Japan's total defeat would follow.
- This was followed by a 5-0 defeat to Roma in May.
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