opt out
verb
opted out; opting out; opts out
: to choose not to participate in something
—often used with of
opted out of the project
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In Florida, parents can opt out of vaccinating their children using a religious exemption, which is one reason Vargas moved her family out of New York.
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Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
After months of drama and negotiations, the team has brought back Pete Alonso on a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt out after the 2025 season.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Another reason Butler might be disinclined to opt out this summer: No contender would be able to offer Butler anything close to a max contract this summer.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Under his current contract, Doncic can opt out after the 2025-26 season and become a free agent.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
After months of drama and negotiations, the team has brought back Pete Alonso on a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt out after the 2025 season.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Another reason Butler might be disinclined to opt out this summer: No contender would be able to offer Butler anything close to a max contract this summer.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Under his current contract, Doncic can opt out after the 2025-26 season and become a free agent.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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