miss out
Example Sentences
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With no more ships arriving from the Persian Gulf, California will miss out on an average of 200,000 barrels of oil per day from that area.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Was there any part of him that was sad to miss out on filming with a competing horse on game day?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
That means they could miss out if any of these companies rally after earnings — but it also means they’ll be protected if the rally reverses.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
Should they narrowly miss out on the play-off places, this season would still be deemed a huge success.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
She just doesn’t want to miss out on what’s happening.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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