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[win-er] / ˈwɪn ər /


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Ten years later, Whitney Houston’s blockbuster take on the song, recorded for the soundtrack of “The Bodyguard,” became a multiple Grammy winner and the all-time best-selling single by a female artist.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

But since no one got the majority necessary to avoid a runoff, voters are returning to the polls this week to pick a winner.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

The statement has been shared on social media by the likes of England defender Lucy Bronze, France's 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit, and former England goalkeeper David James.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The most recent winner was Duncan Laurence whose song Arcade won the contest in 2019, going on to top charts globally.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

"She was standing right behind Kendra. And she said their new recipe was top secret and a winner!"

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene

Look at the internet or railroads, another argued: Each was marked by a wave of euphoria, then the eventual sorting of the winners and losers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Arsenal started last season as nearly men - but now they have the swagger of winners.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Even Oscar winners can point to something they’d fix in every scene.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Recent cup winners Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt start their cup journeys against lower league opposition on Friday, while holders Bayern Munich play on September 2.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

“And now, ladies and gentlemen, to introduce our short-story contest winners, here’s Marsha Priest, president of the Hamilton Plaza Library Literacy Foundation!”

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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