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victory

[vik-tuh-ree, vik-tree] / ˈvɪk tə ri, ˈvɪk tri /


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But his shock victory on Sunday, securing him a fourth term and a place among the world’s longest-serving elected leaders, surprised even those in his own party.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

An Hinojosa victory “would be an economically significant development in its own right and the signaling would be above and beyond that,” said Matthew Aks, senior strategist at investment bank Evercore ISI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

In his victory speech, he said the election had taught him many lessons and pledged to change the way Brazil is governed.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

The convincing upset victory in Sunday's vote follows nearly two years of anti-government protests, ending 14 years in power for Vucic's party.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

After the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor and their invasion of Alaska, Americans wanted a victory.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

Eisenkot also supports a tough approach against foes like Iran, Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon—though he says he favors turning military victories into diplomatic achievements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Their defence has been one of the league's best, Will Reichard is yet to miss a kick and - although their offence is yet to catch fire - the Vikings keep grinding out victories.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Pittsburgh’s star was shortstop Honus Wagner; pitching for Boston was Cy Young, who was on his way to accumulating a major-league record 511 victories between 1890 and 1911.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The Jesters have reeled off 10 straight victories since their loss to Mater Dei, a team they face Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Age, old chain of victories, where is your comfort ?

From "Grendel" by John Gardner


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