panning

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The stock’s 14% rise so far in 2026 suggests those predictions are panning out.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

But when the 4-year-old’s predictions weren’t panning out during the first weekend of playoff games this month, the situation took a nasty turn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Some companies canceled moonshots that weren’t panning out, Equilar found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

“Look how we are, like dogs in here,” the person recording says, panning the phone to an open toilet next to him.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2025

Ivan’s eyes darted to the side, panning for an escape route, but Sigurd was faster.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack