turn out

Example Sentences

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But not every piece of signed memorabilia bought will turn out to be legitimate.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

And if Tuesday’s news from Wall Street is any guide, they may turn out to be a smart buy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Things just didn’t turn out that way, setting up what has been described as an EV winter, a time of slow sales, making it difficult to earn a return on a new investment.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

It’s way too early to think Potente will turn out like that, but he did earn 50 Kentucky Derby points, all but guaranteeing himself a spot in the starting gate at Churchill Downs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

I felt a little self-conscious about them, like maybe she would be disappointed in Dad and me if the dduk didn’t turn out right.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller