miss out

Example Sentences

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Don’t miss out on a job a decade from now because you thought that first job was beneath you.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

One of the biggest issues is that people may miss out on important nutrients.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Such realizations are familiar in the community: You can miss out on something satisfying simply because it doesn’t match your predefined tastes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"It's a vital service and if babies miss out on that service it can have lifelong implications," said Lowri Price, from Gwynedd.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Ruth May is surprisingly stubborn for a child of five and unwilling to miss out on any kind of a spree.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver