miss out
Britishverb
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(tr, adverb) to leave out; overlook
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to fail to experience
by leaving early you missed out on the celebrations
Example Sentences
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The play-off defeat means the FAW will miss out on a much-needed financial boost - with budgets feeling the squeeze as a result.
From BBC
After failing to qualify for Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Italy are on the brink of becoming the first former winners to miss out on three consecutive tournaments.
From BBC
Gennaro Gattuso's side could become the first World Cup winners to miss out on three tournaments in a row, but if they can progress against Northern Ireland and then beat either Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina, they will be rewarded with a spot in Group B with co-hosts Canada, Switzerland and Qatar.
From BBC
If the generative AI adoption gap persists, the JP Morgan economists warn that AI products and services may not reach their full potential; the productivity gains fueling heavy investment in AI could be at risk, and half the population could miss out on the benefits of future technologies, whether in healthcare or elsewhere.
From Barron's
Chelsea's Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah, who were named in the last squad, miss out through injury.
From BBC
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