in victory

idiom

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

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For example, Berle, a champion pole vaulter and successful decathlete, says humility in victory is a key aspect to being a successful leader. Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 Others waved their hands in the air in victory and slapped each other on the back. IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025 And hopefully the Allegra car will be in victory lane. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025 There aren't milk, beer and champagne showers in victory lane for no reason. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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