win out

phrase

: to achieve victory or success after dealing with many difficulties
It was a challenge, but we won out in the end.

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Duke, already with two ACC losses, likely needs to win out against Miami, Clemson and Wake Forest to have a chance to defend its conference title. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026 If the Tigers were to win out (Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas), that would mean two wins against what should be Top-10 teams to wrap the season. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Coach Lane Kiffin’s Tigers must win out and get lots of help, and even that might not be enough. — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 But warmer, cozier palettes are much likelier to win out in the long run, says home expert Danielle DeBoe Harper. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win out

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“Win out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20out. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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