Originally Posted By: talia

WIN
–verb (used without object)
-to succeed by striving or effort: He applied for a scholarship and won.

–verb (used with object)
-to succeed in reaching (a place, condition, etc.), esp. by great effort: They won the shore through a violent storm.
-to get by effort, as through labor, competition, or conquest: He won his post after years of striving.
-to gain (a prize, fame, etc.).
-to be successful in (a game, battle, etc.).
-to make (one's way), as by effort or ability.
-to attain or reach (a point, goal, etc.).
-to gain (favor, love, consent, etc.), as by qualities or influence.
-to gain the favor, regard, or adherence of.
-to gain the consent or support of; persuade (often fol. by over): The speech won them over to our side.



It doesn't ALWAYS denote an adversarial process! wink

You WIN every time you do the best thing for you - strive to be the bigger person - influence your own life... You get my idea grin

T


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