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waterloo

Pronunciación: [ˌwɔːtəˈluː]

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Cómo usar waterloo en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «historical event»

(noun) a famous battle in 1815 where an army led by Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon's French forces. This battle ended Napoleon's rule as Emperor of the French.

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The Battle of Waterloo was a turning point in European history.

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The outcome of the battle did not help Napoleon's chances for future success.

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What strategies were used at the Battle of Waterloo?

Contexto: «figurative language»

(noun) a decisive defeat or failure that marks the end of someone's power or success. It's like saying someone has met their biggest challenge and lost.

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The company's latest product was a big hit, bringing it back after its previous waterloo.

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Missing the deadline was not just a setback; it was their waterloo.

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What do you think will be his waterloo in the championship?

Cómo se pronuncia waterloo

Pronunciación: [ˌwɔːtəˈluː]

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