win
verb (used without object)
to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
wins
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pluralof win.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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With Trinity League wins over St. John Bosco and Mater Dei, the Eagles have moved into the driver’s seat to win the league title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Securing part of this would lift Yangzijiang’s order wins and reinforce its credentials in such container ships, the analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Wardley has seen two of those wins for himself, with both of them coming thanks to last-gasp goals.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
However, strategists from 22V Research said that even if Abbott wins, regulatory review and air-permitting delays could slow down new project approvals in the years ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
But as the magic number—any combination of Dodger wins or Cardinal losses needed for the Dodgers to win the National League pennant—dwindled from 7 to 6 to 5 to 4 to 3, Shirley fretted.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
