miss out
Example Sentences
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a pair of winner-take-all showdowns next week for post-season spots.
From Barron's
"They are dads, mums, sons and daughters; they miss out on time with their loved ones over the Christmas period to keep our communities safe and they should be supported to carry out their duties free from the fear of being assaulted."
From BBC
Mainoo is still sidelined with a calf problem, while defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire also miss out.
From BBC
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were little changed on Christmas Eve, with digital assets looking set to miss out on any Santa Claus rally that sweeps stock markets.
From Barron's
"For instance, is there a strategic timing of a person's blinks so they would not miss out on what is being said?"
From Science Daily
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