narrow victory

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Scotland began a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Maye finished the AFC Championship with just 86 passing yards, but he also ran for the team’s only touchdown and darted for the first-down that sealed the narrow victory in the fourth quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Despite the narrow victory, the Rams are among the favorites for this year's Super Bowl, which will be played in California, at the home of their NFC rivals the San Francisco 49ers.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

He burned the right edge, halving his match with Hale Irwin and giving the United States a narrow victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

A most exciting Past versus Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.

From The Luckiest Girl in the School by Brazil, Angela