win-win

American

[win-win] / ˈwɪnˈwɪn /

adjective

advantageous to both sides, as in a negotiation.

a win-win proposal; a win-win situation.

win-win British

adjective

guaranteeing a favourable outcome for everyone involved

a win-win situation for NATO

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Etymology

Origin of win-win

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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But while Hughes and supporters believe human composting is a win-win for both the environment and bank balances, it has faced opposition.

From BBC

“From Pakistan’s point of view, it’s a win-win. Whether there is a deal or there isn’t,” said Husain Haqqani, a former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ostensibly, the proposition appears like a win-win for UK universities facing severe fiscal pressures at home, as well as for Indian students starved of quality education locally.

From BBC

As a wildlife photographer, he says the project "can only be a win-win" for nature.

From BBC

"By making the process easier and faster for both patients and clinicians, we're showing that precision medicine is a win-win."

From Science Daily

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