Sentence examples for defeating a from inspiring English sources

But Mr. Murtha won handily anyhow, defeating a political unknown.

In 2010, he was elected governor as an independent, defeating a Republican and a Democrat.

In May 1190 Frederick reached Iconium after defeating a Seljuq army.

Noriega was instrumental in defeating a later coup attempt to unseat Torrijos.

And yet the Democrats might end up defeating a liberal immigration bill over a trifle.

He was successful in defeating a major internal Islamist threat in the shape of al-Qaida.

In the end, Mr. Bennett chose to stay in the race, easily defeating a primary challenger.

The next day, southern Democrats would respond by defeating a routine funding bill.

Rulon Gardner has already accomplished the impossible, defeating a legend and defying death.

Defeating a team with a winning record appeared to be improbable.

They won six games in a row, defeating a team from Frederick, Md., in the finals.