Definition of "nonwinning" [nonwinning]

• Not winning (adjective)

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• "There were some extremely creative pieces entered as part of the competition; some of the nonwinning designs were still incredibly well thought-out, including an asymmetrical handmade dress from recycled t-shirts with a flourish neckline created from plastic bags that reminded one of petals in contrasting colors."
• "However, because the times of nonwinning entrants aren't officially calculated, the possibility exists that another entrant, Sham, broke the barrier when he finished second to Secretariat in 1973."
• "A number of well-known university towns are included in these nonwinning metros."