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outcome

[out-kuhm] / ˈaʊtˌkʌm /


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They said he entered the U.S. at an unknown date and will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of his removal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Spoiler warning: This story contains details of the outcome of the first episode of Race Across the World.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“The more realistic outcome is that alternatives become a modest ‘sleeve’ inside professionally managed options—target-date funds, multi-asset portfolios, or white-label funds in large plans.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.A.E. is pressing for a conclusive outcome to the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Hamilton lobbied his Federalist colleagues in the House to support Jefferson over Burr for the presidency, a decision that probably had a decisive effect on the eventual outcome.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis