Example sentences of "had [to-vb] defeat " in BNC.
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| 1 | The African Institution had to accept defeat on collective action and hope for efficient bilateral arrangements between Britain and other powers . |
| 2 | The end of the First World War was accompanied by unmistakable evidence that the population of the greater part of Ireland had no intention of remaining within the United Kingdom ; and when the attempt to force a home rule constitution upon them provoked a rebellion , Britain had to recognise defeat , but insisted upon the Irish Free State accepting what was called Canadian status by recognising the King Emperor as its representative for external purposes . |
| 3 | Michael Banks 's charm did n't prevent him from being forceful , and Peter Hickton had to concede defeat . |
| 4 | The maitre d'hôtel was not impressed and eventually the Japanese boy , like the others , had to admit defeat . |
| 5 | By 12.30 we had just made the birch wood and had to admit defeat . |
| 6 | I had to admit defeat . |
| 7 | FOUR intrepid Everest climbers had to admit defeat last night as they were beaten back by deep snow and bitter winds on the riskiest bid in history . |
| 8 | Once again , the High Authority had to admit defeat , and withdrew its proposal . |
| 9 | After half an hour she had to admit defeat . |
| 10 | She would have hated it if she had to admit defeat , and crawl off to a hotel somewhere . |