outcome

Example Sentences

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He said in cup ties that have no likelihood whatsoever of the outcome changing, blowing up early can be OK.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

What they do need are mechanisms for collective decision-making for maximum efficacy — identifying people the movement trusts “to sit at the table” and deliver a better outcome.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 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

But worse yet, they said, the outcome “would cast a shadow over the citizenship of millions upon millions of Americans, going back generations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In the event of a problem with the heir or transfer of property, it’s the chief who must decide an outcome.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba