was winning, used to win
Vinceva.
He/She was winning.
— Amores perros (2000)
E vinceva?
And did he win?
— F1 - Il film (2025)
E chi vinceva?
And who won?
— Conclave (2024)
Poteva anche durare una notte intera e alla fine uno vinceva.
It could even last all night and in the end one person would win.
— La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano (1998)