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 But win or lose, the Astros are always one thing: fun to watch. Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024 Others could question whether incremental improvement is enough in an era when coaches make millions, some players pocket CEO money and fans are asked to keep funding the whole operation, win or lose. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024 Unlike investing in stocks, which requires patience and careful planning, sports betting provides immediate feedback—win or lose. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Sep. 2024 But the effects that ballot measures have on which candidates win or lose is rarely so straightforward. Benjamin Case, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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