turn out

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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 “Odyssey” might turn out to be the summer’s biggest movie hit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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 biggest winner Thursday may turn out to be “no overall control.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

When they turn out the lights on this night, though, Annabelle can feel her brother lying awake, and he must feel her lying awake, too, because now there’s his voice in the dark room.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti