And the longer they do, the more likely their dream - to inflict a strategic defeat on America - will seem possible.

My brother Matthew is certain we inflicted only a temporary defeat.

"So if we can inflict a similar defeat on India, it would be amazing for us."

For the first time in this theater, the French inflicted a major defeat on their opponents.

The French inflicted a significant defeat on the allies, taking several thousand prisoners, and capturing 18 military standards.

Their aim was always to bring Māori to battle and to inflict a decisive defeat.

Nevertheless, his ships inflicted a severe tactical defeat on the French fleet.

The team that was picked showed their class and inflicted an unprecedented fifteen-point defeat on Kerry.

By that time, India had inflicted a crushing defeat on Pakistan.

They inflicted a serious defeat on him and drove him back to Barqa.