turned out

Example Sentences

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“The fact that . . . we are almost certainly safe from a fiery death in a Big Crunch has turned out to be cold comfort,” she writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“This turned out to be better than the clubs in L.A.” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

As it turned out, the midfielder was replaced after 64 minutes.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Simon Ralls, 62, from Nottingham in central England, had turned out for the combined pro-Palestine and Stand Up to Racism event.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Besides, it turned out that they also were incredibly effective fundraising tools.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny