Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Of or being a situation in which the outcome benefits each of two often opposing groups.
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- adjective Of a
situation oroutcome thatbenefits both or allparties , or that has two distinct benefits
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Examples
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Public Safety Minister Vic Toews met in Washington Monday with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, to further discussions about what he described as a "win-win" perimeter security and trade agreement.
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"This is what I call a win-win for the city of Chicago," he said, speaking at an annual breakfast for interfaith leaders at
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"This is what I call a win-win for the city of Chicago," he said, speaking at an annual breakfast for interfaith leaders at
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"This is what I call a win-win for the city of Chicago," he said, speaking at an annual breakfast for interfaith leaders at
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In a press statement, the company said it was making what it called a "win-win" offer to Sorrentino, the producers of
Thestar.com - Home Page Bruce DeMara 2011
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“It’s what I call a win-win, and what my customers call one doozy of a deal.”
Lifted Wendy Toliver 2010
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“It’s what I call a win-win, and what my customers call one doozy of a deal.”
Lifted Wendy Toliver 2010
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“It’s what I call a win-win, and what my customers call one doozy of a deal.”
Lifted Wendy Toliver 2010
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“It’s what I call a win-win, and what my customers call one doozy of a deal.”
Lifted Wendy Toliver 2010
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After all, the notion of win-win is so five minutes ago.
Why Fantasy Football Matters Erik Barmack 2006
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