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From the books  ...  Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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DEFEAT   occurs   9 times 2 in BB  •  7 in 12&12 Definition in Merriam-Webster Online
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1.
  ... defeat.  BB Bill's Story, p.11
Like myself, he had admitted complete defeat.


2.
  ... defeat?  12&12 Contents (Step One), p.5
Who cares to admit complete defeat?


3.
  ... defeat?  12&12 Step One, p.21
Who cares to admit complete defeat?


4.
  ... defeat are we able to take our ...  12&12 Step One, p.21
We perceive that only through utter defeat are we able to take our first steps toward liberation and strength.


5.
  ... defeat, have acquired the rudiments of faith, ...  12&12 Step Three, p.38
So it is by circumstance rather than by any virtue that we have been driven to A.A., have admitted defeat, have acquired the rudiments of faith, and now want to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to a Higher Power.


6.
  ... defeat is the main taproot from which ...  12&12 Step One, p.22
The principle that we shall find no enduring strength until we first admit complete defeat is the main taproot from which our whole Society has sprung and flowered.


7.
  ... defeat, most of us revolted.  12&12 Step One, p.22
When first challenged to admit defeat, most of us revolted.


8.
  Defeat seemed certain.  BB To Wives, p.113
Defeat seemed certain.


9.
  ... defeat we were bitter.  12&12 Step Twelve, p.123
In fitful successes we boasted of greater feats to be done; in defeat we were bitter.


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