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Miliband’s tenure at the top culminated in defeat to then-Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
To her credit, Shiffrin was gracious in defeat.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Alexander-Walker was excellent even in defeat Monday, finishing with 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in Minnesota’s runaway victory.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Shiffrin was predictably gracious in defeat — as rare as those defeats are.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
To her credit, Shiffrin was gracious in defeat.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Alexander-Walker was excellent even in defeat Monday, finishing with 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in Minnesota’s runaway victory.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Shiffrin was predictably gracious in defeat — as rare as those defeats are.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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“In defeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20defeat. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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