Just barely defeated Crossword Clue

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Just barely defeated Crossword Answer

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DEFEATED (noun)
1. people who are defeated
DEFEATED (adjective)
1. disappointingly unsuccessful
2. beaten or overcome; not victorious
BARELY (adverb)
1. almost not
2. by a little

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