pan
Example Sentences
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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
She’s still holding out hope this year’s lottery wasn’t a flash in the pan and she’ll have another chance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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
She was frying up a pan of eggs.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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