: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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Seven other players of the club, including Pedri, Olmo, and Cubarsi, are also part of Spain's squad for this World Cup, making the final a win-win situation for Barça fans. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026 Along with offering entertainment, this video may also encourage your kid to want to try yoga—a win-win. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 July 2026 Since the 1980s, this model has been a win-win proposition for the countries, their citizens and the pharmaceutical companies. C. Michael White, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 The founder identifies a win-win, a partnership that will obviously benefit both sides. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for win-win

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First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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