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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
the investment scheme didn't quite pan out
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Recent Examples of pan out
Rookie left tackle Aireontae Ersery, a second-round choice out of Minnesota, has panned out.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Flare jeans are fitted around the thighs and pan out at the hem to create a leg-elongating effect.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The papers, of course, never panned out.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
Some of their predictions didn’t pan out, but others were right on target.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
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She's proved it many times, including as last year's Golden Globes host.—
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Even if the House succeeded in impeaching a judge, the Senate would need to affirm that decision by a two-thirds majority vote.—
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And more often than not, Miami has succeeded there.—
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The Kings went into the halftime break with a 58-46 lead and a 22-5 advantage in fastbreak points.—
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
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Then, Anderson went over to Izzo to explain what happened, and the 70-year-old coach went ballistic.—
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For me, this means quickly going over them with acetone and then applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat.—
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To see all the looks from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.—
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Communication is especially crucial when a team is experimenting through coverages, searching for a scheme that clicks, as the Bruins are.—
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The agreement includes bipartisan bills worked out by the Senate Appropriations Committee to fund parts of government — food aid, veterans programs and the legislative branch, among other things.—
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For well over a year, these comfy walking shoes became my go-to for catching flights, running errands, working out, and clocking thousands of steps across New York City.—
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“Pan out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan%20out. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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