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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had defeated" is correct and can be used in written English.
This phrase is usually used to express that an individual has defeated or overcome an opposing force, person, or situation. For example, "John had defeated his opponent in the boxing match."
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My foot had defeated my hand.
"Pittsburgh had defeated St . Louis
(The Netherlands had defeated Brazil in the quarterfinals).
Auburn had defeated Alabama, somehow, 34-28.
Something about Hedren had defeated him.
Ms. Markey had defeated an incumbent Republican in 2008.
Both times, a defender, the No4, had defeated them.
They had defeated inflation and tamed the business cycle.
* * * He realized that he had defeated the city.
With these weapons, Saddam had defeated the evil Persians.
Science and technology had defeated the fascist threat.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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