Because he knew one thing on this day: he had to win.

因为此时此刻，他只清楚一件事：他必须赢。

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He knew he had to win - his reputation was riding on it.

他知道他必须得赢，因为这关系到他的名声。

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In 2004, he had to win the state of Illinois and, in 2008, the country.

在2004年他赢得了伊利诺伊州的参议员席位，在2008年，他赢得了全国大选的胜利。

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He said that coming in second or third did not count, but one had to win,win,win.

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He had worked hard to win the nomination for Senator Clay.

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Grant was reportedly told this week he had to win one of his next three games to avoid the sack before the new year.

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McDowell, who won the US Open in June, knew he had to win the match to stop the US from retaining the Ryder Cup.

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Despite his poor showing, Mr. Gingrich told CNN as results were coming in that he fully intended to stay in the race, describing South Carolina as a state he had to win.

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