1.   A mere extension of the lobbying law means another defeat for the ordinary citizen.

2.   Delay, then, almost surely means defeat.

3.   Failure in these areas will mean certain defeat.

4.   In the days of old, that would have meant certain defeat.

5.   Of course, going solely by the book also could mean certain defeat.

6.   One bad move, or even a good one if made too soon, can mean defeat at the hands of a clever, aggressive opponent.

7.   The expectation in both camps is that a bombing so close to election day would mean certain defeat for Peres.

8.   They knew that failure was momentary and did not necessarily mean defeat.

9.   A tie vote means defeat.

10.   He again urged the Senate to delay a treaty vote that means certain defeat for his administration.