Sentence examples for play defeat from inspiring English sources

"On the balance of play, defeat is a tough one to take.

While Derby are six points adrift of the play-off spots with six games left to play, defeat leaves 12th-placed Leeds just five points ahead of the bottom three - highlighting the unpredictable and compact nature of the Championship.

Sharapova, who also finished 3-0 in round-robin play, defeated top-seeded Victoria Azarenka, 6-4, 6-2, in the second semifinal.

On Tuesday, Flipkens, known for her glasses and strong net play, defeated an ailing eighth-seeded Petra Kvitova, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

After the most lopsided match-play defeat of Woods's career, United States captain Fred Couples decided to pair Stricker and Woods with different partners for Friday's fourballs.

Emanuel ran out the clock by dribbling the ball off his legs, ending a sloppily played defeat that left St . Johns (13-7, 4-5) at a crossroads.

The Kiwi admitted Ireland's heartbreaking 24-22 last-play defeatoto world champions New Zealand in November has been a "recurring nightmare" for him personally.

The outcome was thought to be the most lopsided match-play defeat Woods has suffered at any level since he hopped out of that garage high-chair at 10 months old and started beating balls into a net.

Marbury played 42 minutes as Scott took him out with just under five minutes to play, conceding defeat.

Last week, Ohio State needed a 55-yard field goal on the last play to defeat Marshall, 24-21.

His dilemma would be how to play the defeat and indeed what to promise if he is re-elected.