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.
(..) Eat the bread. Eat the bread! I gotcha! I gotcha! All part of my elaborate plan to defeat you. So far, you and your big, fat brain are losing... badly. Maybe, if we're talking about who's winning our bet. (..)2013 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: Halloween Season: 1 Episode 6
(..) For too long, we've been put down, ridiculed, made to wear ties! But no more! we defeat him! And that worked? No. No, no. Not at all. (Jake) My speech did not inspire them. Come on. (..)2013 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: Halloween Season: 1 Episode 6
(..) - against my grandson. - They did. And perhaps that treason should be punished after Stannis and Robb Stark are defeated. More wine for Lord Baelish. If you will allow me to represent your family's interests, I believe that an advantageous agreement-- (..)2012 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Old Gods and the New Season: 2 Episode 6