win or lose

idiom

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

Examples of win or lose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And whether the Hawkeyes win or lose this year’s tournament, she’s already made history, banking more than $3 million in brand sponsorships, now that the NCAA has legalized that for college athletes. Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024 The group of five, who drove to downtown Detroit to catch the game at Tin Roof bar just a couple blocks from the Lions' Ford Field home, said, win or lose, the energy the Lions have brought to the city this season is worth making the trip. Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024 The South Carolina women have a yellow rope ringing the court after every home game, win or lose. Eric Olson and Pete Iacobelli, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024 The beauty of the game presents itself regardless of whether the Lakers win or lose and regardless of whether the skill and athleticism is demonstrated by the Lakers or opponent. Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 The Lions are now America’s Team, win or lose Sunday. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2024 So, win or lose, any one game isn’t the destination. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2024 Check out social media when the Hoosiers play, and this happens every game, win or lose. Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024 But win or lose, Niners linebackers coach Johnny Holland is cherishing every moment. Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2024

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“Win or lose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20or%20lose. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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