miss out
Example Sentences
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The findings suggest that relying solely on short-term risk estimates may cause some patients to miss out on treatments that could help them live longer and avoid serious heart complications.
From Science Daily
"It felt huge and scary for a bit, and I had to miss out on the Regretting You premiere and some other important career and personal moments, I just wasn't ready to share with anyone until I knew what the outcome would be," she said.
From BBC
Not only did they miss out on the forward to their bitter rivals, they also sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, with ex-midfielder Michael Carrick taking interim charge for the remainder of the season.
From BBC
Should United miss out on Europe completely, would the gaping hole in the club's finances allow for a big-name replacement in the summer?
From BBC
Teams that miss out on Bregman or Bichette could turn to Suárez as a short-term solution at third.
From Los Angeles Times
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