win out

verb

1. informal.
   intr, adverb to succeed or prevail as if in a contest

   sanity rarely wins out over prejudice

Idioms and Phrases

Succeed, prevail, as in She was sure she'd win out if she persisted . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

The Earth will always win out.

From Los Angeles Times

In Roberts’ eyes, however, Muncy’s biggest contribution might have been a bases-loaded, three-run double Wednesday — on a first-pitch slider up in the zone — that put the Dodgers’ 8-4 win out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times

But Mr Arefin hopes that the country’s better angels will win out in the next few days and weeks.

From BBC

"We have to win out in France if we want to be in a good position in July," Wiegman told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC

Experts said at the time they weren’t sure which of those factors would win out.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• combat
• cope
• defy
• hold off
• repel
• resist
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• suffer
• thwart
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