won

Example Sentences

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“This victory was won by and for the people of the Harbor Area,” said Maya Suzuki Daniels, co-founder of the Harbor Area Peace Patrols.

From Los Angeles Times

They have won World Cups before despite group-stage defeats but improvement is needed if they are to threaten the best in this tournament.

From BBC

You might raise your eyebrows, but votes need to be won.

From BBC

Britain has won four gold, one silver and five bronze medals altogether, reflecting a nation without a winter sports tradition.

From Barron's

His father, who he describes as a ski bum, won custody and brought him back to Norway, where he took up ski racing at the age of eight.

From Barron's