Winning (advanced)
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secure the winning of a competition or game
The San Francisco Giants have won their first World Series since 1954. Edgar Renteria clinched it with a three-run homer in the 7th inning.
Verb
having a strong desire to win or be the best at something
Reindeer racing is a popular and highly competitive sport in parts of Norway, Finland, and Russia. For us, there's no other animal that looks quite so joyous in its racing, with its lolling tongue and gangly limbs.
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hold supremacy or the power to defeat over
After a shaky start, Floyd Mayweather Jr. went on to dominate Shane Mosley in a unanimous decision win at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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show talent
Froome’s dominance was such that this victory could very well be the first of several. At 28, he is entering peak years for a bike racer, and he has proven that he excels at the skills essential for those who want to win.
Phrase
fight, especially with fists, until there is a clear winner
In an example of boxing at its brutal best, Marquez and Pacquiao slug it out toe-to-toe in a match destined from the opening bell to be decided by fists instead of judges.
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overcame by facing head on
The stars aligned in New York. Andy Murray stared down fatigue and history and wind and doubt, elevating his play when it mattered most to beat Novak Djokovic and capture the Grand Slam title.
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be or do something to a greater degree
The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team has won 89 straight games, surpassing the UCLA men's team record for consecutive wins.
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defeat thoroughly
In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen.