Green devotes an entire appendix in support of his interpretation, taking the view that for political reasons, Alexander could not admit even a temporary defeat.

His voice was tuned differently now, conceding temporary defeat.

A temporary defeat but enough to quieten his brother's black soul for the time being.

My brother Matthew is certain we inflicted only a temporary defeat.

There is temporary defeat, but no dishonor--& we will march again.

There could be a temporary defeat, certainly, but in the long run, the Thallonians were supreme.

It seemed a clear, if temporary, defeat of an attorney general who has been hung in effigy here for months.

At this point, I accepted temporary defeat and took the dog, now very comfortable thank you, indoors.

Admit temporary defeat with good grace, retreat, reconsider and wait.

Batman's obsessive pursuit to recover his parents' remains leaves him unable to help the League in their temporary defeat until it is too late.