1. She narrowly won/ defeated the rival candidate in the leadership contest.
2. They stand a good chance of beating/winning against their league rivals.
3. The movie was an instant success and went on to win/ defeat five Academy Awards.
4. In my attempt to win/ defeat a place at university, I am under a lot of study pressure.
5. I could feel my heart beating/ defeating wildly when I saw her for the first time.
1. She narrowly won/ defeated the rival candidate in the leadership contest.
2. They stand a good chance of beating/winning against their league rivals.
3. The movie was an instant success and went on to win/ defeat five Academy Awards.
4. In my attempt to win/ defeat a place at university, I am under a lot of study pressure.
5. I could feel my heart beating/ defeating wildly when I saw her for the first time.