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Recount Catastrophic Defeat Crossword Clue

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verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• censure severely or angrily

30%11Defeat after defeat
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26%5Recount
noun

• a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads

• a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

verb

• summarize briefly

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