in victory

idiom

: when one wins

She was equally gracious in victory and in defeat.

Examples of in victory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From the Pontiac Silverdome where the Lions played until 2001 to Ford Field, Jackie Smith-Davis has watched the Lions in victory and in struggle, working as an usher at the Silverdome and security at Ford Field. —

Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024 Even in victory over Crystal Palace on Monday, there were inconsistencies in Chelsea’s performance. —

Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Shortly after having his hand raised in victory, Escobar rushed over and hugged his freshman sister Valerie Miranda, who was wrestling Diana Barone of Birmingham at the same time and won 10-6 in the girls’ 105 division, giving the family two City champions in the same evening. —

Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2024 There is nothing funny about Trump’s lack of grace in victory after Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. —

Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in victory

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