losing/winning record

noun

: past performance characterized by losing/winning most games, contests, etc.

The team had a losing/winning record last season.

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The Colts beat just one opponent during the 2024 season that finished the year with a winning record (the 10-7 Steelers in Week 4) and lost 45-33 to the lowly Giants in Week 17 to be knocked out of playoff contention. —

James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 In addition to finishing with a losing record for the ninth straight season, the Jets defense was subpar after Ulbrich became the interim coach. —

Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025 The Miami Dolphins ended their season on a loss to the New York Jets, falling to 8-9 on the season, and securing a losing record for the first time since 2019. —

Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 Good riddance to a bad year, one in which the Dolphins (8-9) ended with a losing record. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for losing/winning record

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