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outcome

[out-kuhm] / ˈaʊtˌkʌm /


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Jeffrey Kessler, one of Sorsby’s attorneys, called the outcome “a just result.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"Upon receiving this report we acted promptly, removing the listing and suspending the account pending the outcome of any investigation," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As a result, the prospectus says, “Mr. Musk will be able to control the outcome of matters requiring shareholder approval,” including the selection of the board of directors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Using two-photon microscopy, the researchers monitored activity inside the animals' brains as they reacted to this surprising outcome.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“You are part of a chain of events, though you may not see how your actions will affect the outcome at the time.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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