in victory

idiom

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

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The Inglewood marching band — about 40 members strong — roared alongside their signal-caller, blasting music with their tubas and trumpets in victory as the Sentinels celebrated their 34-29 win Friday night. Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024 The Blue Team lifts beaming hero Charles in victory, earning a (post-showers) team date with Joan. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 Instead, Jones stuck with the fight against the 42-year-old who hasn’t had his hand raised in victory since Aspinall was 1-0 under the UFC banner. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 Paul Goldsmith in victory lane at the Daytona Beach-Road Course following his win in the Daytona 200 AMA Motorcycle race on a Harley-Davidson. Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2024 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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