turn out to be

Example Sentences

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Against the bullish backdrop, the IPO could turn out to be fortuitous, or an omen.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Dubbed Don Colossus, the statue depicts the president on that fateful afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania, moments after surviving what would turn out to be the first of many attempts on his life.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

After all, who wants to share a meal and spend hours with someone who might turn out to be a dud?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Forecasts often turn out to be incorrect due to world events.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“No ass kicking needed,” I say, hoping pretty damn hard that Arthur won’t turn out to be Hudson 2.0.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera