But there is a world of difference between celebration and victory.

Her assistance could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

A flying construct means the difference between certain defeat and possible victory.

Only one man stood between that army and victory.

You know he won't let a mere two days get between us and victory.

Determination like that might mean the difference between victory and defeat for them.

Each one of you could represent the difference between victory and defeat.

If half a run per game is enough to make the difference between victory and defeat, perhaps that's the answer.

"His brain may prove to be the difference between victory and defeat."

This can often make the difference between victory and defeat.