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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

from defeat

He strained every nerve to snatch victory from defeat.

What does 'from defeat' here mean?

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'Out of'. Change an impending defeat into a victory instead. )

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Out of'.
  • Change an impending defeat into a victory instead.
  • )
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'Out of'. Change an impending defeat into a victory instead. (It could also mean 'find some sort of victory when suffering a defeat', but I don't think you context warrants that interpretation.)
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