panned

Example Sentences

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As they lined up to play South Korea in their first game of the tournament, a camera panned across the team, whose faces were drawn and tight-lipped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The way it panned out is very disappointing.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Moore’s prior top-pick calls have panned out recently.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Assn. unveiled the long-awaited plan in their latest attempt to spark renewed interest in the game following a largely panned tournament format last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

A blue heron panned for small fish and a sail blazed against the shimmering green of the marsh.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy