Critics have been swift to lambast England's style of play come victory or defeat.

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Almost every day, there is other news of a victory or defeat somewhere else.

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"Squash is a great sport to become a better person, " he explained, counseling humility, whether in victory or defeat.

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On Wednesday Bush explained that the relative level of violence is not a determinate of victory or defeat because the enemy can use cease-fires to rearm.

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So, if Mr Thaksin wins the election, will it be a victory or a defeat for democracy and reform?

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While it will be tempting to pass judgment and declare victory--or deny defeat--in the early weeks, NBC entertainment chief Angela Bromstad spent time earlier Wednesday pledging the network's commitment to the venture, saying NBC will judge the series over its cumulative 52-week run rather than on its week one performance.

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Some think this state will spell defeat or victory for Mr Romney.

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