win out
idiom
: 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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Now, with only two games left in the regular season, fans are hoping the Eagles will win out to carry momentum into the playoffs.
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
That diversity of structure fits with Inner Circle’s view that there’s no single model that will win out for private capital and college sports.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The loss was a serious blow to the Lions' chances of making the NFL playoffs, meaning the team likely must win out or stay home for the postseason, writes Shawn Windsor.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 15 Dec. 2025
At this point of the year, the Dolphins need to win out for Douglas to have any shot at the goals that matter most to him.
—Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
That diversity of structure fits with Inner Circle’s view that there’s no single model that will win out for private capital and college sports.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The loss was a serious blow to the Lions' chances of making the NFL playoffs, meaning the team likely must win out or stay home for the postseason, writes Shawn Windsor.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 15 Dec. 2025
At this point of the year, the Dolphins need to win out for Douglas to have any shot at the goals that matter most to him.
—Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Win out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20out. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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