winning

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"Winning games at major tournaments isn't something Scotland do regularly," said former Scotland talisman James McFadden on BBC Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Winning a £6.1m lottery jackpot transformed the lives of Kevin and Michele Jones almost overnight.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Winning the Derby changes anyone’s life, but it’s magnified when you make history, as DeVaux did by becoming the first female trainer to win the world’s most famous horse race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Winning the general election would make the 68-year-old Becerra the first elected Latino governor of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

When all our plates are clean, Emily says, “Siraj’s logic is solid about the science fair. Winning that would definitely give one an edge in the Excelsior contest.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein