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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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Recent Examples of pan out
Health care, homelessness and housing in California: Have Gavin Newsom’s promises panned out?
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Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Obviously, the season hasn’t panned out for him like Hill, or anyone had hoped.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
While many of these quarterbacks haven’t panned out, Richardson rose to the dynasty QB5 on KTC in October of 2023.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
At the same time that a close-up shot of the nominee was shown, the CBS broadcast panned out to the larger crowd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to show where each actor was sitting, and Jenner was right by her beau's side.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Obviously, the season hasn’t panned out for him like Hill, or anyone had hoped.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
While many of these quarterbacks haven’t panned out, Richardson rose to the dynasty QB5 on KTC in October of 2023.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
At the same time that a close-up shot of the nominee was shown, the CBS broadcast panned out to the larger crowd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to show where each actor was sitting, and Jenner was right by her beau's side.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan out
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How to Make Betty's Banana Bread This banana bread recipe proves simple is best.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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Whatever equation proves free trade also necessarily proves zero rates in other tax domains, first and foremost the domain of income.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Washington head coach Dan Quinn decided to be aggressive and sent his offense to try and pick up the first down and succeeded on a quarterback keeper from Daniels.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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By the time the Los Angeles Fire Department had succeeded in putting out the blaze, more than six thousand acres had been scorched and nearly five hundred houses had been destroyed, including ones belonging to Zsa Zsa Gabor and Aldous Huxley.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Economists and retail experts say that some businesses have been importing more products before any tariffs go into effect.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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And his route on two of them could be best described as, hey, just go find some space.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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There seems little point going over old ground, but anyone wanting a bit more context can read it by clicking the link below.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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However, the kind gesture seemingly did not go over well with her ex’s current partner.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Keep your information safe: Never click on links or provide personal information in response to unsolicited texts. 5.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The primary initial attack methodology revolves around your email, do not click attacks or phish-free threats alike.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there are the usual resolutions as well: working out more, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting outdoors more often.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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As is often the case in fashion, when shipments are a factor, not everything works out according to plan.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Pan out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan%20out. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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