win through

verb

won through; winning through; wins through

intransitive verb

: to survive difficulties and reach a desired or satisfactory end
win through to a better life beyond.B. F. Reilly

Examples of win through in a Sentence

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Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement are alarmed by the speed of the rollbacks, noting that protections won through generations of sacrifice have been weakened in little more than a decade. Kim Chandler, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter supports practical wins through instinct, especially where comfort and resources are concerned. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026 What all that means for the rest of the series won’t be known until Tuesday because both teams have split their first two home games and neither team has been able to hold on to any kind of momentum, trading wins through the first four games. Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 About a month ago, Atlanta United had one win through six games. Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for win through

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of win through was in 1644

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“Win through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20through. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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