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The Modi government—rarely graceful in defeat—responded to this loss by arguing that the protests were the work of Sikh separatists bent on breaking up the state.
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Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Miller ended his Owls’ career with 32 points in defeat as Temple fell 85-69.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Richardson threw for 272 yards and a touchdown while New York signal caller Aaron Rodgers had 184 yards passing and two scores in defeat.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Leicester fined £20,000 for player behaviour in defeat to Villa
'Mad scientist' Brian Daboll betting on his play-calling 'magic' to revitalize Giants
How many Chiefs games will Taylor Swift attend in 2024?
—New York Times, 5 Sep. 2024
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Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Miller ended his Owls’ career with 32 points in defeat as Temple fell 85-69.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Richardson threw for 272 yards and a touchdown while New York signal caller Aaron Rodgers had 184 yards passing and two scores in defeat.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Leicester fined £20,000 for player behaviour in defeat to Villa
'Mad scientist' Brian Daboll betting on his play-calling 'magic' to revitalize Giants
How many Chiefs games will Taylor Swift attend in 2024?
—New York Times, 5 Sep. 2024
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“In defeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20defeat. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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