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Free sign upThe phrase "is defeated by" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone or something is beaten or overpowered by someone or something else. Example: The defending champions were ultimately defeated by the underdogs in a stunning upset.
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But she is defeated by the fancier versions.
To Wales, bad speech is defeated by more speech.
And in the minor leagues, potential is defeated by reality more often than not.
He sees things from a strange perspective and then is defeated by them.
Crunchie v Twix: finally Britain sees sense and Twix is defeated by Crunchie.
For that matter, Leaming's hero worship is defeated by Kennedy's private life.
"The suggestion of favoritism is defeated by the demonstrable fact that none has occurred," Mr. Drewniak said.
In turn, Azhi Dahāka is defeated by the hero Thraitauna, who establishes the legendary line of kings called kavis.
Rothbart is defeated by the double suicide of Odette and Siegfried from a rocky cliff with ruins.
It's the same sort of distinction a Red Sox fan might make when his team is defeated by the Yankees.
He is defeated by Guido, but then he has the satisfaction — and the pain, he protests, the pain!
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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.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com