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]
(..) - And we don't know who won! - Look at that! - That's very close to call. - Can we play that again? Hey, no cameras! Get outta here! We're here in Victory Lane, awaiting the results. We're here in Victory Lane, awaiting the results. McQueen, that was a risky move, not taking tires. (..)2006 Cars
(..) heading into the final race of the season. And the winner of this race will win the season title and the Piston Cup. Does The King, Strip Weathers, have one more victory in him before retirement? He's been Dinoco's golden boy for years! Can he win them one last Piston Cup? And, as always, in the (..)2006 Cars