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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Richardson Pearce secures game one win over Boswell Richardson’s J.J. Pearce High School came from behind to secure a 10-5 victory over Boswell in game one of a best of three Regional Semifinal series at Boswell High School.
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Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2024
Even more surprising to some in the industry was the way that, after Mr. Trump won the election that year, the world seemed to blame tech companies for his victory.
—Erin Griffith, New York Times, 23 May 2024
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Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2024
Even more surprising to some in the industry was the way that, after Mr. Trump won the election that year, the world seemed to blame tech companies for his victory.
—Erin Griffith, New York Times, 23 May 2024
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 28 May. 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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