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.
(..) it was a foul and it was a penalty. Things are getting worse and worse for Real Madrid, and if this goes in, three-nil and echoes of that Barcelona defeat last season. And surely if TJ Harper hits the target and scores, Saved! Onto the bar! Casillas does his bit for Real Madrid again. (..)2007 Goal II: Living the Dream