in defeat

idiom

: having lost
Even in defeat, he was a hero to those who loved the sport.

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Manning was extremely gracious in defeat and congratulated the Cubs following the game, which Martin said only confirmed his admiration for the young quarterback. Grace Raynor, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Even in defeat, quarterback Jayden Daniels impressed in his first career pro start — highlighted by two rushing touchdowns — and the No. 2 overall pick has played a huge role in the Commanders’ turnaround. The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 Her dedication and resilience were on full display, even in defeat. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 Drake beat a fan in a game of rock-paper-scissors earlier this month during a show and still hooked him up with $20,000 in defeat. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in defeat

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“In defeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20defeat. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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