outcome

Example Sentences

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Those questions may linger but stocks were prepared to believe in the best possible outcome with early pricing for massive opening bell gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A 1970s-style outcome, or anything close to it, would have been enough to make anyone shudder — but especially retirees and others living on fixed or semi-fixed incomes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

In fact, I expected the outcome since about day seven, including China’s role in bringing about a settlement, though minus any blather on my part about a victory for the mullahs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“The worst possible outcome for a creative person is utter irrelevance,” Soderbergh says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

By the time I hear about it, the outcome of said events is already the source of furious wagering in the back end.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen