11.   It meant defeat for Nazi policies of conquest, and liberation from the Nazi dictatorship at home.

12.   Khamenei suggested that any dialogue that led to formal negotiations with the United States would mean a defeat for Iran.

13.   Many who voted for Roman and smaller opposition groups are expected to throw their support behind Constantinescu in the runoff, which could mean defeat for Iliescu.

14.   Opinion polls indicate that a ballot now would mean defeat.

15.   In Florida, three defeats for Guy Forget meant defeat for France.