pan out
Example Sentences
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But television history is littered with fine ideas that don’t pan out in practice.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
"As the broader world shifts into a more economic security theatre, you see this game of chokepoints and leverage angles continue to pan out across supply chains," said DeLong.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Its record is mixed, and buying early means many of these bets won’t pan out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Obviously, I had read the book beforehand, so I had an idea of what she was going to go through, but I didn’t necessarily know how it was going pan out onscreen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
I grabbed the pan out of Vonetta’s hand with a swift yank.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
