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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
flashed a winning smile that soon had us at her beck and call
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as in win
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as in prevailing
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
the kind of person who always has to win—even if the game is just for fun
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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Recent Examples of winning
Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2023
After 12 workouts, here are three takeaways: A Sergent at QB The Toreros are coming off a 5-5 season, the first non-winning record since 2010.
—Don Norcoss, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2023
Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Henry rushed for 140 yards on 24 carries and the Ravens ended the Chargers’ four-game winning streak with a 30-23 victory on Monday night at SoFi Stadium.
—Elliott Teaford, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Yet, while that may remain a rarity, this ostensibly unstoppable winning train has finally hit a few bumps, dropping points against seemingly inferior opponents.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Joe Montana Super Bowl winning jersey The jersey is arguably one of the winningest jerseys ever worn in football history, as Montana wore it for two Super Bowl victories, one of which he was named Super Bowl MVP.
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.
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Montagu’s Mews The hotel’s award-winning restaurant is named after Elizabeth Montagu, an 18th century writer and advocate for women’s education, and it’s located in what was once her carriage house.
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Pesto became an A-list animal celebrity earlier this year, thanks to his big lifestyle, eating up to 25 fish a day, as well as his adorable appearance.Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Mahomes' daughter Sterling Skye has an adorable message for anyone trying to take the ball from her dad during Kansas City Chiefs games.Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant, which is also an inn, is situated in Luce, a charming village perched along the crystalline Savinja River.Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Getty Stockholm, Sweden (AQI: 20) Go for: The charming Stockholm Archipelago with over 14 islands, and the historic Gamla Stan, with its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings.Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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In that 3-1 win, Joselyn Robins contributed 18 kills.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Why are people talking about the 4B movement after Trump's win?Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Code converters are the prevailing migration tool today.Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, brown has played an integral role in informing and building both the transformative and restorative justice movements by way of two prevailing organizing methodologies, each with a corresponding book.Fran Tirado, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
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This means that for roles earning under $75,000 annually, only recent adverse information (from the past seven years) can be included in reports.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This makes sense, says The Guardian, for people in high-earning professions like lawyers, bankers, and doctors, who mix with people who earn more and see themselves as 'just average' earners.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bionano continues to face challenges in achieving profitability and securing additional funding to support its operations and strategic initiatives.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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What is your recommendation for declining an invitation from the sibling of a very dear (and very sensitive) friend?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Billie’s character opens up a whole new world of relatability for new viewers and representation that was so dear to me as a young Latina when watching Alex and the rest of the Russos in Wizards of Waverly Place.Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, among the movie’s more affecting scenes are those in which Fegan’s victims are clearly moved to meet the real Tegan, despite — or perhaps because of — the humiliating experiences that (sort of) involved her.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Yet, the hater was at his most affecting when confronted with obsessive love, a feeling that commingles warmth with disdain.Brandon Sanchez, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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