For the French too, victory in the field served to solidify the perilous state of government at home.

To some extent, that victory served as a turning point for Capriati.

The victory served as some vindication for Swarthmore's decision not to shut down its football program after the 1997 season.

Thankfully our victory did serve as a precedent that the state eventually adopted.

The victory served as temporary relief for a team desperately in need of it.

The Mets have had many problems this season, and one victory will not serve as a panacea.

Equally important, a victory like that can serve as a great confidence builder.

The Yankees had not won a game in 10 days and this victory serves to relax them.

The victory also served as a morale builders for others.

Such an overwhelming victory may serve to take the spotlight from those performances in the England side that fell below the standard.