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]
(..) What is the house of Rohan... ...but a thatched barn where brigands drink in the reek... ...and their brats roll on the floor with the dogs? The victory at Helm's Deep does not belong to you, Théoden Horse-master. You are a lesser son of greater sires. Gríma... ...come down. Be free of him. (..)2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(..) ...to lsengard! You young rascals! A merry hunt you've led us on... ...and now we find you feasting and...and smoking! We are sitting on a field of victory... ...enjoying a few well-earned comforts. The salted pork is particularly good. Salted pork? - Huh. Hobbits. (..)2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King