panning out

verb

Definition of panning outnext
present participle of pan out
1
as in proving
to come to be the eagerly anticipated kayaking trip never panned out

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2
as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired the investment scheme didn't quite pan out

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  1. proving
  2. succeeding
  3. evolving
  4. clicking
Verb
  • Proof of identity and lawful status Most documents proving identity also prove lawful status.
    Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
  • LeBron James embodies this principle, proving that even under intense scrutiny, failure can be the spark for greatness.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of proving
Verb
  • The key to succeeding as a producer of independent films is to find enough seed money to get your projects off the ground far enough to hopefully find a distributor to pick them up and finance them.
    Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Chen was named the country’s new consul general in New York City in October, succeeding Huang Ping who held the post for six years.
    Russell Flannery, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeding
Verb
  • But their own roles, too, are constantly evolving.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As consumers embrace these new forms of discovery and shopping, brands must remain agile, innovative, and tuned into their audience’s evolving preferences.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • So much about gift-giving now is as straightforward as clicking a button online, but several of these Chicago stores distinguish themselves by being independent experts in their field.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of clicking
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