triumph
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The 90-minute cut—or 78 minutes not counting commercials—reduced the excruciating War in the Pacific to rapid moments of triumph.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“A typical triumph of modern science,” remarked the novelist Evelyn Waugh, “to find the only part of Randolph that was not malignant and remove it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
She threw a five-hitter in the Lions’ playoff opener against Yucaipa and lasted all eight innings with 10 strikeouts in a 5-4 triumph over Ayala in the second round.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
He admitted to not being a loyal Knicks follower but said he backed New York sports -- especially as the city's last major victory was the Giants' Super Bowl triumph in 2012.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The Huntsman’s voice froze in the midst of a shout of triumph and he suddenly fell backward.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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