turn out to be

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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

The silver lining: While some of these these fallen stocks will emerge losers, some will turn out to be winners.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Maybe thinking about Maple Hill would turn out to be better than Maple Hill itself.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen