panned out
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Bedrock Materials, which was making sodium-ion batteries for EVs, also closed up shop, citing a bet on a lithium supply shortage that hadn’t panned out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
It was supposed to be the year of the consumer, but that hasn’t really panned out.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
"It's just struggling to comprehend how on earth this season has panned out in the way it has," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
After more than 12 years in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a painful reality check: His promise to modernize India’s economy hasn’t panned out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
But so far, the feeling had never really panned out.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
