Sentence examples for direct defeat from inspiring English sources

Confederate general who never suffered a direct defeat during the American Civil War (1861 65).

One is direct defeat on the question of social insurance, with Congress actually voting to privatize and eventually phase out key programs — or with Democratic politicians themselves giving away their political birthright in the name of a mess of pottage Grand Bargain.

A second decision issued by the ninth circuit on Tuesday, in a related case, was a direct defeat for the Havasupai Native Americans, who have been fighting for many years against a part-finished uranium mine they say is a safety threat and a violation of sacred ancestral land.

Women direct armies, defeat prominent enemies, save communities from genocide, give birth to God, fund Jesus' ministry, sit at his feet as disciples, and are the first witnesses and preachers of the resurrection.

By the Mise of Amiens (January 1264) Louis totally annulled the Provisions and all consequent reforms: Simon rejected the award and after unsuccessfully attempting direct negotiations, defeated Henry at Lewes (May 14 , 1264, capturing Henry and his son, the lord Edward.

I do regret that, as a nation, we've chosen to cloak such actions in doublespeak, telling a lie of sorts — one that no longer seems to be directed at defeating our adversaries.

I do regret that, as a nation, we've chosen to cloak such actions in doublespeak, telling a lie of sorts—one that no longer seems to be directed at defeating our adversaries.

Laws in Michigan allow outside groups to avoid disclosure when they run ads that do not call for the direct election or defeat of a candidate.

According to FEC guidelines it is defined as spending on express advocacy ads, which call for direct election or defeat of a candidate.

But they won – by one vote – defeating direct democracy.

The ADF is highly capable of defeating direct attacks on Australia by conventional forces, though such attacks are highly improbable at present.