as in win
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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Even if none of that happens, though, Patel will be able to declare a victory of sorts.
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Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Nigel Richards claimed victory at this year’s tournament in Granada, Spain last month, Reuters reported, showcasing once again his remarkable abilities to outperform even native speakers in their own languages.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The 2024 election delivered Democratic victories for half of the council of state offices — including Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction — and broke the GOP’s legislative supermajority by one seat.
—Christopher Cooper / Made By History, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
The family adventure came one day after Patrick and the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a 19-17 victory over their AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Nigel Richards claimed victory at this year’s tournament in Granada, Spain last month, Reuters reported, showcasing once again his remarkable abilities to outperform even native speakers in their own languages.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The 2024 election delivered Democratic victories for half of the council of state offices — including Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction — and broke the GOP’s legislative supermajority by one seat.
—Christopher Cooper / Made By History, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
The family adventure came one day after Patrick and the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a 19-17 victory over their AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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