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Free sign up'we were defeated' is a perfectly correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used when referring to a loss in a contest or a battle. For example: "In the end, despite our best efforts, we were defeated in the final match."
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And still we were defeated.
Not only we did not win, but we were defeated".
That would mean we were defeated and that the capitalists will win.
We were defeated by a government that won fewer votes than any in history.
"Because we were defeated," said the veteran, who lost not only a war but also his career and social position.
The most telling contribution came from Christine Shawcroft, a member of Labour's national executive committee, who told the meeting: "It's 30 years since we were defeated.
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We were defeating ourselves on Wednesday, before we even had the chance to play the game".
We are defeated.
"I am glad we are defeated at Sumpter.
If we are defeated, my defeat, or my victory, is not yours.
"If you tear it down, it's like you're saying, 'We're defeated.' ".
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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