win out
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win out
To defeat someone or something; to prevail. We had a vote, and this is the yearbook cover that won out.
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win out
Succeed, prevail, as in She was sure she'd win out if she persisted. [Late 1800s]
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win out
v. To succeed or prevail: After a two-year battle in the courts, she eventually won out.
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