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Discover LudwigThe phrase "and be defeated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where one is discussing the possibility of losing or failing in a competition, conflict, or challenge.
Example: "If we do not prepare adequately, we may enter the battle unprepared and be defeated."
Alternatives: "and lose" or "and fail."
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"I'm not going to get down and be defeated by anything," Randolph, 48, said in a telephone interview.
Of course, the Party's pick could still fail and be defeated by Trump, who could capture the nomination, but the fight will have been settled in the primaries rather than at the convention.
Polls currently show her qualifying for the second round of the election next May, where she is forecast to face – and be defeated by – the rightwing Republican party candidate, François Fillon.
"Just the fact that African teams can compete, defeat and be defeated on the world's stage is wonderful," Carmen Arendse, a South African psychologist, said while watching Ghana's quarterfinal match against Uruguay.
"Those few among the security forces who rape and rob our citizens must be fought and be defeated just like Shabab," said President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, according to a reporter from the Associated Press, who was there.
"I think she should run for president and be defeated".
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Romney gets the nomination and is defeated.
She ran again for governor in 1940 and was defeated.
She did not do this, however, and was defeated.
Two years later, Mr. De Sapio ran again and was defeated but claimed fraud.
In practice South played a diamond prematurely and was defeated.
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