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Recent Examples of victory Russia’s own unilateral three-day ceasefire, declared for the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany expires Saturday, and Ukraine says Russian forces have repeatedly violated it. Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025 The Big Data Poll also found that 52.9 percent of Hispanic voters, a group that was key to Trump's election victory in November, still approve of the president. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 However, a seventh inning that didn’t see a single baserunner from either team was enough for the Hawks to claim victory on their home field. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2025 Putin announced the ceasefire to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War Two. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for victory
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Noun
  • The Timberwolves put together a late 6-1 run but Nickson put away a quick ball in the middle for the set win.
    Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Miami lost four of its past five games and was desperate for a win heading into the game against San Jose.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • His early Malaysian victory was magical, followed by a stunning home triumph in Valencia and another standout win in Germany.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • Winning the league with no new players was a notable triumph itself given the regular frenzy around the transfer market would suggest every team needs several new players in each transfer window.
    James Nalton, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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