: not likely to give victory, success, or satisfaction : that cannot be won
a no-win situation
a no-win war
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The fallout at Willkie, which counted Mr. Trump among its clients decades ago, illustrates the no-win predicament facing law firms caught in Mr. Trump’s cross hairs.
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Jews who are concerned about the rising tide of antisemitism are in a no-win situation.
—Philip Klein, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, NY, the company operates on a no-win, no-fee model, making the claims process accessible for passengers.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
But at least Joe Biden got us out of a costly no-win war for which America, in my opinion, is now much better off.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Jews who are concerned about the rising tide of antisemitism are in a no-win situation.
—Philip Klein, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, NY, the company operates on a no-win, no-fee model, making the claims process accessible for passengers.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
But at least Joe Biden got us out of a costly no-win war for which America, in my opinion, is now much better off.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-win
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“No-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-win. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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