panned

Example Sentences

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Various industries have come into the region over the years and made grand promises that never panned out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

As they lined up to play South Korea in their first game of the tournament, a camera panned across the team, whose faces were drawn and tight-lipped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Moore’s prior top-pick calls have panned out recently.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

When the camera panned to Beyoncé, the pure shock of her Grammy win for country album of the year was evident.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Local newspapers panned his lecture as rambling nonsense, and he couldn't attract audiences.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow