winning

Example Sentences

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We all know the importance of winning this game for Scotland in terms of them getting out of their group for the first time at a World Cup, but I would not under-estimate Haiti.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Tech will inevitably play a part in this: “How can you feel like you are winning in national security if you’re not winning in AI?” as McVey puts it.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The unit’s future was thrown into doubt after its public work was halted despite winning praise from AI developers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Australia had its best-ever World Cup four years ago in Qatar, winning twice and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I think of Jonah winning the creative writing prize, and that rejection from the writing intensive, and Dad’s response when he read my story in the literary magazine.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison