turn out to be

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In 1972, as he was preparing for what would turn out to be his landslide reelection that November, President Richard Nixon made an historic trip to the People’s Republic of China.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The crack-up in the U.K. could turn out to be a taste of things to come for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Shortly after Powell spoke at Jackson Hole in 2024, inflation slipped to 2.3%, but that would turn out to be as low as it would go.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

The title is out of Manchester City's hands now after their 3-3 draw at Everton, but their late equaliser on Monday could still turn out to be huge.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Maybe thinking about Maple Hill would turn out to be better than Maple Hill itself.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen