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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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Recent Examples of victories
The victories signal a growing influence of the democratic socialist wing within the national Democratic party.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
That sequence of events led to choosing Babcock, whose 700 regular season and 90 playoff victories rank 12th and 10th, respectively, in NHL history.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Stramp started coaching Keller in 1998 and has led the team to playoff appearances in every season since 2002, accumulating more than 750 victories.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Madrid’s results under Alonso clouded the reality, there were plenty of scratchy league victories — won more via individualism rather than any inherent tactical structure.
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Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Miller also won the skiing World Cup in 2005 and 2008 and is the only skier with at least five victories in each discipline of the sport.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Created under Napoleon to commemorate his victories and honor those who fought and died for France in war, the monument is a standing tribute engraved with the names of notable soldiers and battles.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
But this year’s showdown between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs electrified sports fans all across the country, thanks in part to New York’s multiple, highly dramatic comeback victories.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
That sequence of events led to choosing Babcock, whose 700 regular season and 90 playoff victories rank 12th and 10th, respectively, in NHL history.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Stramp started coaching Keller in 1998 and has led the team to playoff appearances in every season since 2002, accumulating more than 750 victories.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Madrid’s results under Alonso clouded the reality, there were plenty of scratchy league victories — won more via individualism rather than any inherent tactical structure.
—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Miller also won the skiing World Cup in 2005 and 2008 and is the only skier with at least five victories in each discipline of the sport.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Created under Napoleon to commemorate his victories and honor those who fought and died for France in war, the monument is a standing tribute engraved with the names of notable soldiers and battles.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
But this year’s showdown between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs electrified sports fans all across the country, thanks in part to New York’s multiple, highly dramatic comeback victories.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victories
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Despite appearing in just 13 games this season due to injury and having a negative wins above replacement value, per Baseball Reference, Kirk received 1,488,788 votes and second place among AL catchers.
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The Bearquickly became a Primetime Emmy Awards mainstay, with 49 nominations through Seasons 1 to 4 and wins for Best Comedy Series for Season 1.
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In this coast-to-coast event, Disney Parks and attractions are the portal through which America's greatest stories, triumphs and traditions are celebrated.
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The new documentary reveals some of the interpersonal and business conflicts that led to the disintegration of the classic EW&F line-up, boldly highlighting the various triumphs and failings of leader Maurice White who died in 2016 at age 74 from Parkinson’s disease.
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“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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