win over
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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She pitched the Lions into the Division 1 semifinals on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Gardena Grove Pacifica.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
In 2007, LeBron James scored 25 straight points for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a double-overtime win over Detroit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Justin Wrobleski and José Soriano were locked in a pitchers’ duel until Mookie Betts ignited a surge that sealed the Dodgers’ win over the Angels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The ball hit the arm of Bryan Mbeumo, who saw his shot blocked before it ran to Matheus Cunha to score Manchester United's second goal in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
He knew he should be trying to win over the Beiderman, but how would the upstairs neighbor even know that it was him writing the note anyway?
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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