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winning

 
 
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/ adjective [before noun]

Definition

that is successful in achieving or getting something that others also wanted: The winning bid for the insurance company was announced yesterday. winning design/formula/strategy winning candidate/side/team
→ See also award-winning
(Definition of winning adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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