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During a robotics competition, each team member controlled their small robot, and at first, their team was losing. Despite this setback, they persevered through the remaining matches and gradually improved their performance. The author admired how each team had a unique approach to evaluating each other, even in defeat. Eventually, their team won multiple games, and their previously weak robot showed promise. However, when the results were announced, their team did not make it to the state competition, which was a disappointment for everyone.