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.
(..) He's earned it. Understand. Can you hear the wind, father? Remember what mother used to say about wind? The wind cannot defeat a tree with strong roots. You are still breathing... I miss her so much. I will be right here... I'm right here. (..)2015 The Revenant