Shields' defeat sent shock waves through the American high command.

The decisive German campaign likely could not have occurred without the message the defeat in Russia sent to the rest of Europe.

But the defeat sent them sinking to their worst record since 1984-85.

Weeks ago, such a deflating defeat would have probably sent the Nets (17-20) into a slide.

But the defeat this morning will send the budget negotiators back to the drafting board, and it is not clear how they will proceed.

Another defeat in that match would send England and its large following back home.

That defeat nearly sent the Bengals into a slump that could have cost them the season.

The defeat sent shockwaves into England, and preparations for a retaliatory campaign started immediately.

President Clinton said the defeat sent a "chilling message" to the nation.

Today's defeat on that limit sent the bill's sponsors and the White House back to the drafting table.