pan out

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Recent Examples of pan out Whether the move will pan out or not remains to be seen. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 And not all of them pan out like Harley, of course. Max Bultman, New York Times, 1 June 2025 This means: • Exploring multiple customer segments • Testing various acquisition channels • Piloting more than one product feature If one initiative doesn't pan out, others can still gain traction. Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Yes, Ware, just 21, could pan out, but the most recent image was of being played off the floor in the playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pan out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan out
Verb
  • And the petrochemical manufacturers of artificial turf have not proven the safety of their product, especially for children.
    Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
  • The approach Buffett pioneered has proven incredibly effective, raising millions over the years, with his final round alone bringing in $19 million.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • During the month of May in the city of San Diego, only 128 out of 2,216 requests for shelter succeeded, largely because facilities are full.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • As of Saturday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 75% of this fire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Soto, who left the Yankees in the offseason for a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, went 0-for-4 on Sunday but finished the series 4-for-11 with a home run and three RBI.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
  • But the story goes a little something like this: Cheyenne, along with her two older brothers, was taken in by their great-grandparents after their mother lost custody.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • So many contemporary references that went over my head.
    EW.com, EW.com, 9 July 2025
  • So much so that some of its significance may have gone over the heads of those casually tuning in online or even attending in person.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • To read the results of previous reader polls, click here.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
  • To find the full list of previous Powerball winners,click the link to the lottery's website.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • If not, being left out worked out pretty well for Lindor last season.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • Things usually work out — however, the SHARAD instrument has always been at a disadvantage.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2025

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“Pan out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan%20out. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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