11.   And if you reject that idea, what victory is won for ethics if the host country simply decides instead to do business with your more evil competitor?

12.   And Kerkorian has already won a victory of sorts.

13.   As the abolitionists began to win victories in the slavery debate, the repercussions were felt up and down the coast, especially in Bristol.

14.   Assessing this view, scientists say some victories have been won, but tougher and more complex problems lie ahead.

15.   Banks won a victory in their effort to stamp out a spreading uprising against fees charged for use of automated teller machines.

16.   Beguiled by technology, they may perhaps believe that smart bombs and Tomahawk missiles can nowadays win military victories without the help of foot soldiers.

17.   A report issued last week by Citizen Action said computer companies already won a victory in the tax bill passed last month.

18.   Both sides, however, appealed the findings and each won partial victories.

19.   Bush won forceful victories Tuesday over his rival for the Republican presidential nomination, Sen. John McCain, in all the states.