Sentence examples for a dramatic defeat from inspiring English sources

Recently however, following a dramatic defeat by Auburn, a low-hanging, inescapable cloud of melancholy and regret engulfed the campus.

Franz Müntefering, the secretary general of Mr. Schröder's party, acknowledged a "dramatic defeat," but played down the significance for the coming election.

But in a dramatic defeat, Mr. Bersani stepped down late Friday evening after rebels broke ranks and voted against the two presidential candidates proposed by the Democratic Party leadership.

Dempsey scored twice last night in Basle, but it was not enough to send Spurs through to the semi-finals of Europe's second-tier competition as Andre Villas-Boas' men suffered a dramatic defeat on penalties.

Instead, they have delivered three semi-final failures, a dramatic defeat in the final by the hosts, South Africa, in 1995 (captured for Hollywood in "Invictus") and, in 2007, a quarter-final loss to France which Kiwis remember as a national tragedy.This time they have home advantage and awesome form.

Over its long life it has endured sanctions, famine and the collapse of a planned economy without succumbing.If Kim Jong Un were to get his finger on a nuclear button, it would represent a dramatic defeat for more than two decades of international diplomacy.

But worse than looking smug and out of touch, Labour's dramatic defeat – a 5,000 Labour majority was transformed into a 10,000 majority for Respect – revealed some extremely uncomfortable home truths about the modern practices of a party that has always prided itself on its inclusiveness.

After spending the best part of a decade leading the way, Armstrong's dramatic defeat, when he was caught in three crashes on the first Alpine stage, may mark the end of an era, and will certainly end an aura.

There was some good news for Rovers as Bradford suffered a dramatic late 23-22 defeat at home to the Catalan Dragons to dent their hopes of sneaking into the top-eight play-off positions.

Brighton & Hove Albion blew the chance to take advantage of the inactivity of Southampton and Middlesbrough and move to the top of the table after falling to a dramatic late defeat at home to Crystal Palace, who scored three goals in the last 11 minutes after Brighton had led from the seventh minute.

Halifax lost their 100% record and their place at the top of the Conference after a dramatic 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers.