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empty-handed

[emp-tee-han-did] / ˈɛmp tiˈhæn dɪd /




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Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, walked out of his office empty-handed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

In SpaceX’s case, the bankers on the deal, led by Goldman Sachs along with Morgan Stanley, and together with the company pick which investors may buy shares and who walks away empty-handed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

To let it slip and finish empty-handed would be cruel, but this is the environment they are operating in.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“Hamnet,” another strong Oscar contender, didn’t leave empty-handed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Like, as soon as she found out it was bad, she started inviting people over and no one ever left empty-handed.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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