winless
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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In response, the managing director of the country’s soccer federation resigned in disgust, and the team left South Africa winless after scoring just once in three games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The same scenario holds for winless Belgium, however, it is still looking for its first goal of the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
And once the Browns drafted quarterback Baker Mayfield following a winless 2017 season, they finally seemed to have the type of promising young core that could rescue the hapless franchise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Their final home match on Friday - a 0-0 draw against Nicaragua that included a missed South African penalty - was described in some reports as "disappointing" and extended their winless run to four games.
From BBC ● May 31, 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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