One bad defeat for either force and they would have to pull out altogether.

For the Republicans, 1874 was the worst defeat in the party's 20-year history.

For the Nets, it was the worst defeat they had been a part of.

It was the worst defeat for either side since 1917, when Auburn won 68-0.

It appeared to be his worst professional defeat in years.

But they led the party down the road to its worst defeat.

It was the worst defeat of an American naval force until the 20th century.

It was not the Yankees' worst defeat of the season.

It was also the third worst defeat in Eagles' history.

The team suffered its worst defeat of the season 9-1.