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win·ning

(wĭn′ĭng)

adj.

a. Of or relating to the act of winning: drew the winning number in the lottery.

b. Successful; victorious: the winning entry; the winning team.

2. Attractive; charming: a winning personality; a winning smile.

1. The act of one that wins; victory.

2. often winnings Something won, especially money.

3. A section of a mine that has been recently prepared or opened for working.

win′ning·ly adv.

win′ning·ness n.

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