outcome

Example Sentences

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He said in cup ties that have no likelihood whatsoever of the outcome changing, blowing up early can be OK.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

What they do need are mechanisms for collective decision-making for maximum efficacy — identifying people the movement trusts “to sit at the table” and deliver a better outcome.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“The more realistic outcome is that alternatives become a modest ‘sleeve’ inside professionally managed options—target-date funds, multi-asset portfolios, or white-label funds in large plans.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But its first month didn’t decide the strategic outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

I kept replaying each point in my mind and thinking what actions I could have done differently that might have changed the outcome of the match.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad