From the books ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
WINDS occurs
2 times
(
Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
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1.
... winds every
chance for legitimate security and ...
12&12 p.44,
Step Four
These people often
throw to the
winds every
chance for
legitimate security and
a
happy family life.
2.
... winds up
with a bigger explosion then ...
BB p.101,
Working With Others
If the
alcoholic tries
to
shield himself he may
succeed for a
time, but he
usually
winds up with a
bigger explosion then
ever.
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