in victory

idiom

: when one wins
She was equally gracious in victory and in defeat.

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Not even Michael Jordan in victory lane on Sunday can overcome the enormous void left by The Intimidator. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026 Hamlin was also in victory lane after finishing 31st and falling short in his bid to become the third four-time Daytona 500 winner. Jenna Fryer, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026 Hamlin also was in victory lane after finishing 31st and falling short in his bid to become the third four-time Daytona 500 winner. Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026 Either way, expect to see two new faces in victory lane this season. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in victory

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“In victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20victory. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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