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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A run of one win in eight games has seen the Magpies' defence of the League Cup comprehensively ended by City, Newcastle miss out on direct qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League and drop to 12th in the table.
From Barron's
A new clearing-style system will be introduced to match young people who miss out on an apprenticeship with alternative placements, the government has said.
From BBC
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the scheme - being tested out this year - would "give those who miss out on their top-choice apprenticeship a second chance by matching them with another opportunity in their area".
From BBC
As the Valieva saga played out, Beijing 2022 champion Anna Shcherbakova was left barely celebrating victory – later saying she felt "emptiness" – while silver medallist Alexandra Trusova was so disappointed to miss out on gold that she said before the medal ceremony that she never wanted to skate again.
From BBC
Kashif's aunt, Mina Sikander, 60, is here from Miami; she didn't want to miss out.
From BBC
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