Defeating

The Upper House seems bent on defeating any reform bills.

When Novak Djokovic was doing the on-court post-match interview after defeating Gilles Simon in an error-ridden five-setter, a fan shouted from the stands, "No more drop shots!" With a grin, Djokovic replied, "I hate to say that, but you're absolutely right."

Tedros said solidarity was the key to defeating COVID-19.

Rome, not satisfied with defeating her rival in the two previous wars, took a convenient pretext to invade Carthage and destroy every vestige of the city.

Fighting yourself is the hardest war; defeating yourself is the most beautiful victory.