41.   Despite the death and destruction wreaked by the bombing campaign and the imminent arrival of a huge foreign force on Yugoslav soil, Milosevic proclaimed victory.

42.   Even before the official results were announced, Mei proclaimed victory.

43.   In the capital Bogota, U.S.-educated economist Enrique Penalosa proclaimed victory in mayoral elections.

44.   Iraq proclaims victory in its deal with the United Nations on ending the standoff.

45.   Starkie proclaimed victory.

46.   The conflict ended in stalemate, but the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat proclaimed a victory.

47.   The opposition on Friday proclaimed victory over the Taliban in Mazar-e-Sharif, the most significant prize in northern Afghanistan.

48.   The opposition proclaimed victory over the Taliban in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif, the most significant prize in northern Afghanistan.

49.   There are big payoffs for commercial winners, who can proclaim their victories on their bottle labels and increase sales.

50.   Though Democratic Revolution held out hope it could win, Hendricks proclaimed victory.