victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
2
: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties
Examples of victory in a Sentence
The general led the troops to victory.
They had never experienced the thrill of victory.
The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause.
It was a decisive victory for the army.
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Next week: Mountain Vista vs. Fairview, TBA No. 7 Fairview beat No. 10 Chatfield, 42-15: Sophomore QB Ki Ellison threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Fairview (11-0) claimed its first playoff victory in five years to stay unbeaten on the season.
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
That was good for a 1.5 second victory, and also automatic All-American honors.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump’s victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election isn’t expected to slow the momentum to add EV trucks to the ports or end innovation in the region.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, Republican Rep. David Valadao’s victory in the 22nd District moved Republicans within two wins of retaining the House gavel as counting continued in a sliver of races across the country.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
That was good for a 1.5 second victory, and also automatic All-American honors.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump’s victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election isn’t expected to slow the momentum to add EV trucks to the ports or end innovation in the region.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, Republican Rep. David Valadao’s victory in the 22nd District moved Republicans within two wins of retaining the House gavel as counting continued in a sliver of races across the country.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent
2
: success in a struggle
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