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no–win
adjective \ˈnō-ˈwin, -ˌwin\
—used to describe something (such as a situation) that cannot have a good result no matter what you do
Full Definition of NO-WIN
: not likely to give victory, success, or satisfaction : that cannot be won <a no–win situation> <a no–win war>
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First Known Use of NO-WIN
1962
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