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Snatch Victory from the Jaws of Defeat

snach VIK-ter-ee from thuh jawz uv deh-FEET

/snætʃ ˈvɪktəri frəm ðə dʒɔːz əv dɪˈfiːt/

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snatchvictoryfromjawsofdefeat

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Examples

  • With a last-minute deal, the team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

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