defeated by vs defeated from

The correct phrase is 'defeated by.' 'Defeated from' is not a standard English construction. 'Defeated by' is commonly used to indicate the person or thing that caused the defeat.

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defeated by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'defeated by' to indicate the person or thing that caused the defeat. For example, 'The team was defeated by their rivals.'

Examples:

He was defeated by a stronger opponent.
The army was defeated by the enemy forces.
She was defeated by her own fears.
The company was defeated by the economic downturn.
The proposal was defeated by a majority vote.

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I was defeated by... a girl.
Angilas was defeated by Godzilla, but not before destroying this once quiet city.
Your plucky British car has been defeated by...
My Gedo baseball team... was defeated by just one student... with long hair and a dirty uniform.
Maybe the Borg were defeated by an enemy even more powerful than they were.
They will be defeated by us and by you.
You've been defeated by a boy.
Actually, you were defeated by El Conductor on two separate occasions.
But he is defeated by Peter, the dreamer and eternal child.
And at this moment, you are being defeated by a fly.
...is defeated by a warrior of black and white.
It is quite common for a wounded animal to make a bowel movement as he is defeated by a much stronger predator.
She foretold that if Shen continued down this dark path, he would be defeated by a warrior of black and white.
The English are so arrogant, they can't accept being defeated by a peasant girl.
According Renji, and 'was defeated by Hyorinmaru and e 'in serious condition.
I never dreamed I'd be defeated by a cup of tea.
"The Commission and Parliament must steer innovation, liberalisation and development," otherwise "we risk being defeated by those who don't believe in Europe," he said.
But the subject line should be "Todd defeated by Rajiv."
But they are eternally defeated by him!
I refuse to be defeated by a petulant and overweight tyrant.

defeated from

This phrase is not a standard English construction.

Alternatives:

defeated by

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