not making it
Example Sentences
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He was shown on TV slumped in a chair waiting, before not making it in.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
He was conscious about not making it look too nice, as it needed to be a space where Grace would lose her mind.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
Radio allowed him to embrace his passion - music - especially the rock, soul and underground sounds that were not making it to the top of the singles chart.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024
The other pop star to climb the charts this summer is equally vulnerable about not making it.
From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024
He’d have to dive down and risk not making it back up.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
