in victory

phrase

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

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When Suárez passed Busch to win his first NASCAR race in Michigan in 2016, Busch was one of the first to meet him in victory lane and offer a congratulatory hug. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Three plays later, on a third-and-7, Mariota sealed the win on a keeper, gaining nine yards to put Washington in victory formation. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Then Likely converted two third downs on the Giants’ final drive that eventually iced the game in victory formation. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 Even in victory, San Francisco was officially eliminated from postseason contention. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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