pan out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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For Long Blockchain, formerly Long Island Iced Tea, the move didn’t exactly pan out.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Even the ones that don’t pan out in the long-term could still see their stocks pop after earnings.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
When it comes to commanding the screen, though, Ms. Coel is not in the same league as Mr. McKellen, which means the intended balance of opposites doesn’t quite pan out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
When that didn’t pan out, he pitched what would eventually become “Survivor,” developing it with Buena Vista in hopes of selling it to ABC.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
My sister and I tried to find common ground with our half-American cousins, but that took a while to pan out.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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