victories
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With a goal by Haitian-born Joe Gaetjens—who would later disappear in Port-au-Prince under the regime of François Duvalier—the U.S. secured one of the most significant victories in its soccer history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Yet, in these cases, the great powers had to give up because of protracted, painful insurgencies that followed conventional military victories and eventually sapped domestic support for war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Scrum after scrum failed to gain Glasgow the momentum they needed in the closing stages and the visitors doggedly saw out the narrowest of victories.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Six Premiership titles, three Champions Cup, a coaching back catalogue of big games and even bigger victories.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
While the Maori achieved some stunning temporary victories, they could not maintain an army constantly in the field and were in the end worn down by 18,000 full-time British troops.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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