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pan

[pan] / pæn /


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But Benyon warned the tournament could be a flash in the pan for betting giants if they cannot convert one-off punters into "repeat, multi-sport bettors".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Let me just give the strict legal answer, and maybe we can pan out from there.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

If the new acquisitions pan out, vaccines could become a core focus joining diabetes, obesity, cancer, immunology and neurodegeneration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

They have strong opinions and predictions, and when those do not pan out, they either quit or go silent publicly because they are too embarrassed.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

I put a pan on the stove and dry toasted the cacao nibs, tingeing the air with the earthy scent I loved.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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