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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Then the former owners miss out on a big rebound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Dean Henderson, Jordan Henderson, Reece James, Djed Spence and John Stones, who were all in the World Cup squad, miss out, with Tuchel saying they were not selected because of injuries.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Itauma will miss out on that record by 14 days if he beats Hrgovic.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
As a result, they miss out on early interventions that can help neurodivergent children navigate challenging environments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Well, that’s a chance I got to take, beautiful as I am. But if you ain’t well a week from today, you’re gonna miss out on the turkey and stuffings.”
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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