Although they lost, the minority claimed the vote as a 'moral victory' since they had won the support of so many former opponents.
The company won the lawsuit, but it was a 'Pyrrhic victory' because of all the bad publicity they received during the trial.
She was equally gracious 'in victory' and in defeat. [=she was gracious when she won and when she lost]
(..) Tig, on your right. Down road, back gate. Tangos left. Hey. No way these guys are in for the night. They got a little taste of victory. The annex is next. Tanto, Boon, consolidate. Let's get the fuck out of here. Let's go! Exfil! (..)2016 13 Hours