win through

verb

won through; winning through; wins through

intransitive verb

: to survive difficulties and reach a desired or satisfactory end
win through to a better life beyond.B. F. Reilly

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While diplomats talk about what to do with the key oil chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz closed, the actual battle for low-cost and robust energy will be won through the integration of physics, subsurface engineering, and advanced computation. Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 Relive the Wildcats’ win through these courtside photographs, shot by The Star’s Emily Curiel. Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026 Buffalo improved to 25-5-2 in its past 32, and its 35 wins through 61 games are the team’s most since having 41 over the same span in 2006-07. ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026 Prioritizing teamwork and precision, the game is won through effective communication and pinpoint accuracy. Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win through

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of win through was in 1644

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“Win through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20through. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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