Collocations withvictory
These are words often used in combination withvictory.
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career victory
In recording her only career victory on firm ground she set a new track record of 56.25.
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come-from-behind victory
He followed that up with a come-from-behind victory in 200405.
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consecutive victory
We won our third consecutive victory on the proposals contained in the manifesto, and those proposals referred in detail to education.
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decisive victory
Decisive victory on this terrain is hard to win.
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easy victory
What we observe is not an easy victory for either globalization or 'path-dependent' national patterns, but a complex and fascinating contest, with battles continuing at many levels.
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electoral victory
From this vantage point, it sought to ensure itself an electoral victory by any means necessary.
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eventual victory
The decision we are making is that the primary object of modern war is eventual victory by armed forces.
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glorious victory
But a moment ago we were acclaiming a great feat of arms, a glorious victory.
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historic victory
I pay tribute to that historic victory in 1983, from which we learned something.
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landslide victory
Koizumi, as the outside candidate, scored a landslide victory in the local primaries, coming out with about 90% of the electoral votes assigned to the prefectures.
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major victory
Union leaders recognized that they risked losing the support of rank-and-file members unless they produced a major victory concerning occupational health, and black lung in particular.
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margin of victory
If the identity of the nearest competitor is important, then the margin of victory over this competitor should be a significant constraint on expenditure decisions.
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military victory
The motto became military victory first and then civic action.
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minor victory
She certainly won something, but at best it was minor victory.
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narrow victory
The green supporters were evidently happy, yet anxiety was expressed about the unexpectedly narrow victory.
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outright victory
If t 1, the condition is made less stringent by the prospect of an outright victory by one or the other party.
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overwhelming victory
Although those voting for the pro reform side won an overwhelming victory, the results were voided because the turnout was under 50 per cent.
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partial victory
On this occasion, the abbey did win a partial victory.
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quick victory
To think that we can point to a surprising consequence of either view and thereby achieve a quick victory is to view the conflict in too jejune a manner.
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straight victories
The team shares the state record for consecutive wins with 48 straight victories from 2009-2012.
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tactical victory
One may win a tactical victory, but the strategic movement is already set in another direction.
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total victory
Under such circumstances escalation in the quest for an unobtainable total victory is a natural recourse.
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ultimate victory
And ultimate victory was decided in another single performance.
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upset victory
The 20-16 upset victory sent shock waves throughout the country.
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victory parade
There are no set criteria for deciding when a homecoming or victory parade is appropriate.
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