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outcome

[out-kuhm] / ˈaʊtˌkʌm /


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To head off that outcome, these same critics invariably call for ever-stricter restrictions on eligibility and cuts in the cash provided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It was a stunning outcome at Madison Square Garden, despite the Knicks making a habit of comeback wins.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

That outcome can also threaten a household’s food security: Problem gambling is associated with psychological distress, anxiety and depression, the authors said, which could in turn impact a person’s job performance and earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The oversight Bureau stressed that the suspension does not prejudge the outcome of the case.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I wanted to be in total control of the outcome of the game, so when I lost I was the only one to blame, and I could train harder to do better the next time.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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