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I didn't win. vs I haven't won.

Both "I didn't win" and "I haven't won" are correct, but their usage is different. "I didn't win" is used to talk about a specific past event where you did not win, while "I haven't won" is about the present result of not winning up to now.
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I didn't win.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a specific past event where the speaker did not win.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker did not win in a particular past situation.

Examples:

  • I didn't win the race last week.
  • She didn't win the competition.
  • They didn't win the game.
  • He didn't win the lottery.
  • We didn't win any prizes.
  • I Didn't Win, gives a message of hope, and teaches youth of today that there is more than winning. This book will make a great gift to young readers everywhere.
  • Jan 1, 2019 ... “Everybody wanted to know what would happen if I didn't win… I guess we'll never know.”.
  • Apr 17, 2013 ... I Didn't Win Any Pulitzer Prizes This Year ... I was awarded zero Pulitzer Prizes this year. This egregious omission follows last year's receipt ...
  • Oct 30, 2023 ... I didn't win the Ballon D'or in EA FC 24 with these stats. QUESTION. r/FifaCareers - (I know It's a bit unrealistic, but the stats are. (I ...
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  • Jun 3, 2018 ... I didn't win... but so many of my #Boston25 colleagues did! So proud to work with so many talented people on air and behind the camera ...
  • Apr 4, 2022 ... 14K likes, 131 comments - codyfry on April 4, 2022: "An incredible weekend. I didn't win, but to be nominated as an independent artist is ...
  • Jun 6, 2019 ... I didn't win any of the scholarships I thought I was going to win, how do I pay for college now?

Alternatives:

  • I lost.
  • I was not the winner.
  • I came in second place.
  • I failed to win.
  • I missed out on winning.

I haven't won.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about the present result of not winning up to now.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has not won up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I haven't won any games this season.
  • She hasn't won a competition yet.
  • They haven't won any awards.
  • He hasn't won the lottery so far.
  • We haven't won any prizes in the raffle.
  • May 14, 2023 ... 11 votes, 33 comments. I haven't won a game in months and it feels like I'm actual fodder for amazing players. During the pandemic me and a ...
  • Aug 5, 2022 ... For League of Legends on the PC, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "I haven't won a game in 3 days.".
  • Jul 22, 2023 ... I've been playing for 2 years, and I haven't won once. Rules. I've had full armies of space wolves, sororitas, and necrons, and I've never won ...
  • Jan 25, 2024 ... I haven't won any awards or gotten many accolades for the songs that I've written, produced, and even sang on, but I do know those songs ...
  • Feb 8, 2023 ... 72 votes, 108 comments. I play genshin pretty religiously and i haven't won a single 50/50 since eulas banner in 2021, and ive wished over ...
  • Feb 7, 2024 ... I've got 5 hours in the demo and I haven't won a run yet lol. I've gotten into a "last hand" situation in the last or penultimate boss ...
  • Jul 14, 2019 ... I haven't won a solo game and I have a little over 100 hours in this game. Discussion. I was curious about how soon all of you got your first ...
  • Jul 12, 2014 ... I haven't won any awards in my life. How do I make up for the absence of an 'awards and achievements' section in my resume? All related (35).
  • Mar 11, 2024 ... Is it Normal that i haven't won a single game in warzone 3? Is it just me?
  • Jun 12, 2022 ... I haven't won a Tony, but I did get to sing on them for XANADU at Radio City Music Hall wearing short shorts so it's a fair trade.

Alternatives:

  • I am yet to win.
  • I have not been victorious.
  • I still haven't won.
  • I have not achieved victory.
  • I am not the winner yet.

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