But several aides and friends say the President has changed in the four weeks since his defeat.
She had been working herself to death since my defeat in 1980, and it was taking its toll.
He has taught college and practiced law since his defeat in 1993.
I have watched events since the defeat of apartheid with growing concern.
He has not sought a return to provincial politics since his defeat.
Neither has shown much determination on the issue since the defeat last spring of a Senate bill that would have cost the industry $516 billion.
The generation since their defeat at the hands of the original Enterprise has felt weak.
He's been no good as a line officer since the defeat at Jupiter.
At least he has been since his defeat for governor after his first term.
Villeneuve has generally remained out of the public eye since his defeat.