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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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Even with one of those victories coming at a catchweight of 140 pounds, Dvalishvili holds the record for longest winning streak in the division at 10, beating Sterling’s mark of nine wins in a row.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The end results were four consecutive double-digit victories by home teams who hosted their first-ever playoff game.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the final two seasons of the Pete Carroll era, the Seahawks finished 9-8 and needed victories from other teams to earn a postseason berth.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recognize and reward yourself for even the small victories.
—Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With this win, the Lions improved to 13-2 and set a franchise single-season record for victories.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Why haven’t these changes in the state’s partisan makeup translated into more, and bigger, GOP victories (or Democratic defeats) in major statewide contests?
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Echoing these sentiments, critics suggest more emphasis should be placed on wins and stage victories during the regular season.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The end results were four consecutive double-digit victories by home teams who hosted their first-ever playoff game.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the final two seasons of the Pete Carroll era, the Seahawks finished 9-8 and needed victories from other teams to earn a postseason berth.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recognize and reward yourself for even the small victories.
—Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With this win, the Lions improved to 13-2 and set a franchise single-season record for victories.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Why haven’t these changes in the state’s partisan makeup translated into more, and bigger, GOP victories (or Democratic defeats) in major statewide contests?
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Echoing these sentiments, critics suggest more emphasis should be placed on wins and stage victories during the regular season.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Victories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victories. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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