can't win
Example Sentences
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It would be foolish to say Susan Collins can’t win again.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
It may not be great for Meta if Facebook and Instagram can’t win users early, but a blanket ban won’t help Meta’s rivals either, Walmsley said.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
But logic can’t win out — you don’t even remember how you got into this labyrinth to begin with.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
See more: Microsoft just can’t win Wall Street’s trust.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
“I can’t win, ’cause of the shape I’m in.”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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