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an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
with great effort, our team managed an upset victory in the final moments a victory that won them a spot in the championship round
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Recent Examples of victories
But local victories may not amount to a wider win for the Ukrainians, especially in Donetsk.
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David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Echoing these sentiments, critics suggest more emphasis should be placed on wins and stage victories during the regular season.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The Volunteers are also tied for first in the league with 18 postseason victories during those years, which includes nine SEC tournament and nine NCAA tournament wins.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Not to mention maiden F1 victories for both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri; the impressive debuts of future stars Franco Colapinto and Oliver Bearman; seeing Hamilton win at Silverstone, Charles Leclerc win at Monaco and Ferrari win at Monza.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Russell’s win and the Mercedes one-two finish meant that seven of 20 drivers had multiple race victories and four of 10 teams scored one-two finishes this season, neither of which has ever happened in the history of F1.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Raiders players, though, have continued to flirt — albeit clumsily — with victories in most of their 11 losses.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
There are no small victories — and no victories of any kind here.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
From China to Belgium, the team clinched pole position in eight out of nine races but only managed to convert three of those poles into victories.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Echoing these sentiments, critics suggest more emphasis should be placed on wins and stage victories during the regular season.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The Volunteers are also tied for first in the league with 18 postseason victories during those years, which includes nine SEC tournament and nine NCAA tournament wins.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Not to mention maiden F1 victories for both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri; the impressive debuts of future stars Franco Colapinto and Oliver Bearman; seeing Hamilton win at Silverstone, Charles Leclerc win at Monaco and Ferrari win at Monza.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Russell’s win and the Mercedes one-two finish meant that seven of 20 drivers had multiple race victories and four of 10 teams scored one-two finishes this season, neither of which has ever happened in the history of F1.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Raiders players, though, have continued to flirt — albeit clumsily — with victories in most of their 11 losses.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
There are no small victories — and no victories of any kind here.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
From China to Belgium, the team clinched pole position in eight out of nine races but only managed to convert three of those poles into victories.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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