miss out
Example Sentences
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The club are planning for both eventualities in the transfer market, whether they qualify or miss out.
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Ten years ago on Sunday, John McGinn won the first of his 84 international caps, but two months ago he was "scared" he would miss out on the biggest of them all as Scotland end a 28-year wait to play at another World Cup finals.
From BBC
The play-off defeat means the FAW will miss out on a much-needed financial boost - with budgets feeling the squeeze as a result.
From BBC
After failing to qualify for Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Italy are on the brink of becoming the first former winners to miss out on three consecutive tournaments.
From BBC
Gennaro Gattuso's side could become the first World Cup winners to miss out on three tournaments in a row, but if they can progress against Northern Ireland and then beat either Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina, they will be rewarded with a spot in Group B with co-hosts Canada, Switzerland and Qatar.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.