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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

To win, succeed, or be victorious at the last moment, despite the apparent likelihood of failure or defeat. They were down by nearly 20 points with less than half of the last quarter remaining, but through sheer skill and perseverance they managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The candidate has been behind in the polls right up to election day, but with that unfortunate remark by his opponent last night, he may end up snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

Cliché to win at the last moment. At the last moment, the team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a last-second full-court basket.
See also: defeat, jaw, of, snatch, victory
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Former world number one Victoria Azarenka marked her return to the WTA Tour by snatching victory from the jaws of defeat against Japan's Risa Ozaki at the Mallorca Open on Wednesday.
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Part of the Oxford eight which won the 1912 and 1913 Boat Races - the latter, described as a "sensational race" by the ECHO, he stroked the side, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
Ewart Horsfall
But his chances of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat ended despite a good clean and jerk of 178kg as he finished seventh in the 69kg class.
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BANGOR City will play Rhyl in the semi-finals of the North Wales Coast FA Challenge Cup after snatching victory from the jaws of defeat against holders Colwyn Bay on Tuesday night.
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Chandler continued: "Walsh's ride on Edgardo Sol at Aintree was brilliant, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, and I'm sure it would have given him lots of personal satisfaction.
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But he admitted snatching victory from the jaws of defeat with an amazing 17 points in the final six minutes might have been the best of that little lot.
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Ossie O'Brien flared like a Roman candle in Darlington - snatching victory from the jaws of defeat for Foot.
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But if you've ever wanted to feel the buzz of riding out a finish, of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, or of looking absurd while pretending to ride a racehorse, Champion Jockey is the game you've been waiting for.
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However, they were very lucky to beat Ardboe in the decider, an injury-time penalty coolly converted by captain Colm McCullagh, inset, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
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It was a tale of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat after she came back from 9-6 down against favourite Jane Hutchison to win the final 10-9.
Davidson's managing very nicely thank you; Fencer Beth lands lead role with GB squad
Hunter deserved every penny of his pounds 100,00 pay cheque for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat when O'Sullivan led 6-1, 7-2 and 9-8.
Hunter's third Masters crown
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