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as in proving
to come to be
the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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Recent Examples of panning out
Earlier forecasts of high temperatures dropping into the 80s in the Dallas area weren't panning out, the weather service there said.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Staffers at the restaurants told the Post the main sanctuary is vacant, a hint that the idea proposed in 2023 to put in a 320-seat, bi-level theater is not panning out.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Staffers at the restaurants told the Post the main sanctuary is vacant, a hint that the idea proposed in 2023 to put in a 320-seat, bi-level theater is not panning out.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panning out
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Researchers validated the catalyst’s performance inside an actual electrolysis unit cell, proving its real-world viability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say a text conversation with his roommate, a confession to his parents and DNA evidence on a rifle found near the university will be the first steps in proving Robinson is responsible for the murder witnessed live by hundreds of people.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Greg Hessinger, a former Screen Actors Guild executive, was named president in March, succeeding longtime leader Carol Lombardini.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Bellotti joined Jil Sander, under the OTB umbrella, from Bally in March, succeeding Luke and Lucie Meier.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are more videos coming out that showcase what might be a torn Achilles for the Chargers star.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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They are served staright after coming out of the oven.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Two minutes later, police received a call from a business owner of a property next door who said the bear had attacked his dog and chased his two employees before going over to the other store.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Over the last five years, the Wisconsin State Patrol gave out over 1,000 tickets every year for drivers going over 100 miles per hour.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Sweet Dove Died is considered Pym’s most Jamesian work and there are inflections of the Master in the themes of falling out of love, renunciation, and collecting—the pursuit of beauty falling short.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mahomes is renowned for his ability to create something from nothing, scrambling for first downs when his receivers are covered or somehow finding a way to throw a pass while falling out of bounds or falling on his face.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Research shows that new experiences—like stepping outside and encountering a new environment while working out—trigger the brain's reward system.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Things have a way of working out no matter where Stevens plays.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their salvation is a continuous, evolving enterprise.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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These initiatives foster innovation at the individual level, enabling employees to maintain a competitive edge within a rapidly evolving digital economy.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Panning out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panning%20out. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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