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winless

American  
[win-lis] / ˈwɪn lɪs /

adjective

  1. without a single win or victory.


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The Reds, though, are now winless in three Premier League home matches this season - although they have won at Anfield in the Champions League and Carabao Cup - for just the second time ever.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Think back to 1992 when Troy Starr of Taft was 30 years old and took his team to the City 3-A final after a winless 1991 season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Spurs remain winless in the Premier League this season after six games, but De Zerbi was thankful to Bentancur for providing a "spark" against United.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

On his high school’s freshman squad, Mr. Brady played backup quarterback on a winless team and never threw a single pass.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

It was their last victory over their east-side rival, the beginning of a winless drought that showed no signs of stopping.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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