victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
2
: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties
Examples of victory in a Sentence
The general led the troops to victory.
They had never experienced the thrill of victory.
The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause.
It was a decisive victory for the army.
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The filing also notes a pending final decision on a victory in a 2021 court battle with the IRS.
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Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
That gap raises another question: How far ahead of Biden does Baldwin have to run to keep her seat in the event of a Trump presidential victory in Wisconsin?
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Recent victories in court — along with a rising volume of complaints filed in districts with conservative judges — suggest this wave of litigation could substantially alter how American institutions handle issues of race.
—Julian Mark, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The Georgian capital Tbilisi erupted in celebration on Wednesday after the national side completed a stunning victory over Portugal that propelled them into the last 16 of the European Championship in Germany.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2024
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Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
That gap raises another question: How far ahead of Biden does Baldwin have to run to keep her seat in the event of a Trump presidential victory in Wisconsin?
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Recent victories in court — along with a rising volume of complaints filed in districts with conservative judges — suggest this wave of litigation could substantially alter how American institutions handle issues of race.
—Julian Mark, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The Georgian capital Tbilisi erupted in celebration on Wednesday after the national side completed a stunning victory over Portugal that propelled them into the last 16 of the European Championship in Germany.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2024
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victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent
2
: success in a struggle
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