panning out
Example Sentences
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But the situation remains volatile and the Europeans want clarity on how a fragile US deal with Iran is panning out before sending in their navies.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
But when the 4-year-old’s predictions weren’t panning out during the first weekend of playoff games this month, the situation took a nasty turn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026
Some companies canceled moonshots that weren’t panning out, Equilar found.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
Investors will also be anxious for insight from management as to how it sees earnings panning out in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2025
I couldn't restrain a smile; things were panning out so well: and before I replied the door was opened gently and the loveliest child I had ever seen came in.
From The Man Without a Memory by Arthur W. (Arthur Williams) Marchmont
