pan out

Example Sentences

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Let me just give the strict legal answer, and maybe we can pan out from there.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

They have strong opinions and predictions, and when those do not pan out, they either quit or go silent publicly because they are too embarrassed.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

During its fourth-quarter earnings call in January, the company said it expects Chinese sales to comprise only 20% of 2026 sales, though it made a similar prediction about 2025 that did not pan out.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

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

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