She finally found a solution to a problem that had 'defeated' many other researchers.
She felt very/utterly 'defeated' when she found out she didn't get the job.
Our candidate 'defeated' him in the last election.
(..) time than risk everything. This is the right time and I will risk everything. Because if I don't, we've lost. We march to victory or we march to defeat. But we go forward. Only forward. Your Grace. I've trusted in your visions and your prophecies for years. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Gift Season: 5 Episode 7