turned out
Example Sentences
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The plaintiffs’ fears turned out to be well-founded.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
It turned out this was the second charge of that amount that had been taken from Betton's account.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Telling people they could be average turned out to be a tough sell, even though expenses were much higher for actively managed funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Despite her younger appearance, it turned out Susie was almost 70.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
A pretty fair preacher Charlie turned out to be too, if you ask me.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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