pan out

Example Sentences

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For Long Blockchain, formerly Long Island Iced Tea, the move didn’t exactly pan out.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Even the ones that don’t pan out in the long-term could still see their stocks pop after earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

When that didn’t pan out, he pitched what would eventually become “Survivor,” developing it with Buena Vista in hopes of selling it to ABC.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

This auditioning might pan out for individual judges, but it’s a profound problem for the judiciary.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

I grabbed the pan out of Vonetta’s hand with a swift yank.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia