miss out
Example Sentences
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It’s tough when you miss out on stunning gains, but steady-as-she-goes investors might be happy if it also means missing out on the huge drops that often follow frothy periods in the market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is set to miss out when Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad on Friday for this summer's World Cup.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Saints will now miss out on a game dubbed the richest in world football, with the winners of the play-off final guaranteed a minimum £110m in Premier League broadcast revenue.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
One of the biggest issues is that people may miss out on important nutrients.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 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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