can't win
Example Sentences
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"You can't win year after year after year after year, like the Patriots or the Yankees. They're bandwagon hoppers, they love to get on the bandwagon for a good team, and that's not soccer."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
When you can’t win on the merits, try a technicality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
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
Years after, Bobby recalled that he was unhappy with the outcome and took to heart Nigro’s advice: “You can’t win every game. Just do your best every time.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
