win over
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Denver had a big comeback win over the Rams, and its passing game is coming together, though the run game needs work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The hat-trick was completed in 2011 with a frantic 3-2 win over Coalville Town, who equalised twice before Chow was again the hero with an 86th-minute winner.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
In the past, OpenAI has used the conference as an opportunity to launch new models and services that reduce costs for software developers—a segment the ChatGPT-maker competes with rival AI company Anthropic to win over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Chunya Munga found the fuss, external caused by team-mate Henry Pollock's new haircut, marking his 50th Saints appearance in Friday's win over Newcastle Red Bulls, amusing.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
He led the Bronchos to their first, and only, state championship win over the Mustangs, 21-14.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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