They returned to face him time and again only to be defeated after each attempt.

Israel defeated Germany for the second time in history, 6-4 after 36 minutes.

At the election the following year the Liberals were defeated after 27 years in power.

But the motions were defeated in a single 55-49 vote after several hours of debate.

The night attack was defeated after a desperate three hour battle.

There may be a chance to defeat the dreadful energy bill after all.

He was defeated after 3 miles, his first ever defeat in a pursuit.

He was defeated for re-election after three years but determined to continue in local politics.

They were defeated in the legislature shortly after the election.

That nomination was defeated last week, 58 to 42, after a long and bitter fight.