Sentence examples for most devastating defeat from inspiring English sources

It was widely described as the most devastating defeat Roosevelt had ever experienced.

Or in the event of a lost season, his most devastating defeat — and who knows what after that.

Because while sport should never be discussed in terms of tragedy, the million-yard stares of the England team after this game told of the most devastating defeat.

The high expectations of Queens Park Rangers seemed as unrealistic as ever, as they slumped to arguably the day's most devastating Championship defeat.

Hearts face the most devastating outcome, since defeat by Hibernian at Tynecastle could confirm their relegation from the Scottish Premiership.

Moments from suffering their most devastating playoff loss -- a defeat so agonizing it would take a National Basketball Association title to live it down -- O'Neal and Bryant showed the kind of resolve that can secure a championship.

It was a devastating defeat for the Nets, who led for most of the game despite playing again without the injured center Brook Lopez.

By ultimately caving in to the Tea Partiers and adding a balanced budget amendment to the bill, he's satisfied the right-wing groups (or most of them, at least) that were mobilizing against him and averted a devastating defeat on the House floor.

Scotland are returning to the scene of one of their most devastating losses in recent times, not just in terms of the manner of defeat, but also in the injury toll, as they seek a first win in Cardiff in 10 years.

If such a defeat occurred at any Grand Slam event other than the French Open, it would be one of Roddick's most devastating losses.

It is the most devastating conclusion.