missed out; missing out; misses out
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
While the fear of market volatility is understandable, young investors who prioritize low-risk bonds or savings accounts over equities miss out on significant long-term growth.
—Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Maybe the biggest risk here is actually missing out on the opportunity.
—Ashley Gold, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
But investors who move in that direction should be comfortable missing out on potential gains, Baker warned.
—Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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As long as the Cowboys miss out on key free agents, their top needs become more pressing in the NFL draft.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
While the fear of market volatility is understandable, young investors who prioritize low-risk bonds or savings accounts over equities miss out on significant long-term growth.
—Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Maybe the biggest risk here is actually missing out on the opportunity.
—Ashley Gold, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
But investors who move in that direction should be comfortable missing out on potential gains, Baker warned.
—Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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