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 fact Cadillac were gutted to miss out on SQ2 with Checo on Friday shows just how much their new package has come on.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Was there any part of him that was sad to miss out on filming with a competing horse on game day?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
That means they could miss out if any of these companies rally after earnings — but it also means they’ll be protected if the rally reverses.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
“Sometimes people are so happy to get a deduction that they miss out on the potential for longer-term planning around it,” says Hayden Adams, director of tax planning and wealth management at Charles Schwab.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
She just doesn’t want to miss out on what’s happening.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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