miss out
Example Sentences
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Barely a decade after being crowned soccer world champions, England was about to miss out on qualifying for its second straight World Cup finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
If she starts taking the survivor’s benefit now and lives to age 95, she would miss out on approximately $128,000 in benefits over her lifetime.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Antonelli said: "It was very difficult to get the tyres in the right window. It was a pity to miss out by such a small amount but George did a great lap."
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire was "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Meaning when I need to return to the hospital for a tune-up, I miss out on things like a class trip to the art museum or now our senior trip to Cabo.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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