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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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Recent Examples of pan out
Moreover, with the superb writing, audiences will be thrilled to learn that even if certain storylines might seem predictable, things never quite pan out as expected.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2025
That projection wouldn’t pan out, of course, if enough millionaires left the city to avoid the tax.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Here’s what else to know about the two-day draft and how recent Sox and Cubs draft picks have panned out.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
An intriguing premise doesn’t quite pan out in Nathan Ambrosioni’s latest feature, but there’s no denying the potential in this impossibly young, prolific director.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pan out
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2025
That projection wouldn’t pan out, of course, if enough millionaires left the city to avoid the tax.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Here’s what else to know about the two-day draft and how recent Sox and Cubs draft picks have panned out.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
An intriguing premise doesn’t quite pan out in Nathan Ambrosioni’s latest feature, but there’s no denying the potential in this impossibly young, prolific director.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pan out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan out
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But the lie is in linking environmental deregulation and sluggish economic growth, a linkage proven wrong in recent decades, especially in Connecticut.—
Dr. Mark A. Boyer,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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Each year, more South Korean acts prove to be lineup highlights.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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In choosing Khadija Walker to succeed Madigan, the county executive followed the law.—
Charles E. Sydnor,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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The book, which took six years to complete, is specifically aimed at young women interested in the medical field, providing insight into the persistence required to succeed in such a demanding profession.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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The Padres are relevant going into their second stretch drive under the Preller-Shildt tandem.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Today marks 50 years since Jimmy Hoffa went missing.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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So when they were awarded a penalty in the 119th minute of their semi-final against Italy, Alex Greenwood went over to Sarina Wiegman and her assistant Arjan Veurink to ask who should take it.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Martin went over to say hello and give him some long-overdue pets.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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From there, fans can access an old-school desktop with MP3 files of Williams' tunes and click play on an audio player.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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The people who regularly call you about special programs to work out your IRS debt are almost certainly running scams.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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This season, Martinez has made two relief appearances and has experience working out of the bullpen from last year.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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