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.
(..) I'm fine. It's fine. I know. I'm a soldier. He would not ask for this meeting if he thought he could defeat Gul'dan alone. - The fel must truly terrified him. - Durotan is scared of nothing. - Sounds like a trap. - It is not. - Could be. (..)2016 Warcraft
(..) Wherever Gul'dan works his magic, the land dies. If our people are to make a home here, my friend. We are not powerful enough to defeat Gul'dan. But with the humans help, we could be. Bookworm. Take the first watch. Respectfully, Commander, (..)2016 Warcraft