win or lose

phrase

: whether one succeeds or fails
Win or lose, we'll give it our best effort.

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There is a practice scheduled Tuesday morning at Swope Soccer Village and then win or lose in the semifinal in Atlanta, England won’t be back in KC. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Tennis players are required to meet with the media after matches, win or lose. Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Whether the Angels win or lose will be determined by the players, not the manager. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 And as a teenager, to see what Cooper’s doing, just the excitement, the joy, playing the game, win or lose, his spirit, is about winning. ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win or lose

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“Win or lose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20or%20lose. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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