turn out

Example Sentences

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The boy's father, Casey Hillman, urged parents to hold their children tight "because you never know how it can turn out".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

More than other age groups, the boomers turn out to vote, which gives them a voice in what happens with public healthcare programs, like Medicare, as does their spending power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The historical record suggests it won’t turn out differently.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 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

“I think a lot of decisions are made that way, Miguel. People act on impulse. But, bro, sometimes spur-of-the-moment decisions don’t turn out to be so good.”

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña