winner

Example Sentences

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With the U.S. facing elimination in the 2010 group stage, Donovan stepped up with a 91st-minute winner to keep his side in the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The winner will be chosen based on value, balancing price and technical quality, it said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Either that, or just sit back and enjoy the World Cup, let football be the winner – and just hope that there's no need to try and work out who to back in 2030.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If there is still no winner, there will be penalty kicks.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A moment ago these mysterious adults had been in a screaming argument, but now they seemed satisfied and self-absorbed, as if each had privately declared him-or herself the winner.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood