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Despite giving up three goals Thursday night, the story was no different in defeat.
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Even in defeat against Smith, Hart's star power grew, demonstrating his ability to captivate regardless of the match outcome.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
And recent efforts to weaken statewide public media organizations have gone down in defeat, providing a glimmer of hope to PBS and NPR.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Still, even in defeat, the conversation around Miami’s clubhouse hinted at a bigger picture: one that values growth, experimentation, and player development over any one result.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Even in defeat against Smith, Hart's star power grew, demonstrating his ability to captivate regardless of the match outcome.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
And recent efforts to weaken statewide public media organizations have gone down in defeat, providing a glimmer of hope to PBS and NPR.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Still, even in defeat, the conversation around Miami’s clubhouse hinted at a bigger picture: one that values growth, experimentation, and player development over any one result.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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“In defeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20defeat. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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