win or lose

idiom

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

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But in the majors, the new challenge system can win or lose a game. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026 But win or lose, Jackson will be OK. Alex Connor, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026 The players will not make mistakes that are big enough to cause someone to win or lose. Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026 His proclamations, win or lose, are generally anything but bold. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 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 Feb. 2026.

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