to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.)
to be left out; to be crowded out
座席からあぶれてしまった。
I was left out and couldn't get a seat.
人気のイベントであぶれる人が多い。
Many people are left out of the popular event.
予約に間に合わずあぶれた。
I missed the reservation and was left out.