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Definition

To repeatedly fail in one's gambles or efforts.

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In Context

  • "Figure 1 depicts a number of these forces, and suggests the ways in which the Individualistic Ethic "could not win for losing.""
  • "Manboy grinned, and looked up as Two-Way joined them, laughing. "Gabe, you is just naturally a Jonah to your own self, and can't win for losing no matter what."
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See Also

  • can't do right for doing wrong
  • not see for looking
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