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The phrase "at defeating" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express an effort or skill in overcoming something, but it lacks proper context and structure.
Example: "He excelled at defeating his opponents in chess tournaments."
Alternatives: "in defeating" or "at overcoming".
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"What was terrible for a healthy fetus has been wonderful at defeating the cancer cells".
"We aim at defeating the mind-set that was behind her assassination.
Classified briefings between the agencies celebrate their success at "defeating network security and privacy".
Mr. de Blasio said those opposed to the change "have a decent shot at defeating this".
"We've been far better at defeating ourselves than the Tories have ever been," he said.
The rebels see the program as a strategy aimed at defeating them.
No serious political strategist thinks Mr. Tasini has any shot at defeating Mrs. Clinton.
Only Stanford appears to have a chance at defeating the Huskies, even if most believe the chance is slim.
In the early spring of 1999 the Serbs launched a major offensive aimed at defeating the insurgents.
Government policy during the 1980s was little more than a war policy, aimed at defeating or isolating republicanism.
5.12pm BST Question: Mathius1 17 June 2013 2 54pm Is encrypting my email any good at defeating the NSA survelielance?
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