win-win
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of win-win
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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Kushner’s, on the other hand, is primarily influenced by his alleged business savvy; like his father-in-law, he sees everything through the lens of a win-win real estate deal.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
He adds it is seen as a win-win for Chelsea, who either keep their player or bank £120m.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“At the end of the day, it’s going to be a win-win for LA28 and the Aquatics Center,” said one of the people, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
So for him, as you suggest, it was a win-win for the insurance program, even if it was a loss of Social Security checks for him personally.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Once again, my lie had created a win-win situation—I didn’t have to work with Katie, and Katie didn’t have to work with anyone.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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