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victory

/ˈvɪk.tə.ɹi/ interjection C2
  1. Used to encourage someone to achieve success, or to celebrate a success or triumph.
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The victory is only a matter of quickness of eye and quickness of foot--snake’s blow against mongoose’s jump--and as no eye can follow the motion of a snake’s head when it strikes, this makes things much more wonderful than any magic herb.
The Jungle Book, p. 70 · B2
Josie descended from her perch, flushed with victory, and darted a defiant glance at Anne.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 174 · C1
Anne no longer wished to win for the sake of defeating Gilbert; rather, for the proud consciousness of a well-won victory over a worthy foeman.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 300 · C1
Bennet, who fancied she had gained a complete victory over him, continued her triumph,--
Pride and Prejudice, p. 46 · B2

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