as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Recent Examples of rule out
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday wouldn't rule out exercising military or economic coercion to further his goal of bringing both Greenland and the Panama Canal under U.S. control, as his son, Donald Trump Jr., is in Greenland amid Trump's push to acquire the autonomous territory of Denmark.
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Haley Ott, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
But don’t rule out other moves, especially more joint ventures and bundles.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
This means fresh confrontations can't be ruled out.
—Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out wide receiver Diontae Johnson, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Haley Ott, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
But don’t rule out other moves, especially more joint ventures and bundles.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
This means fresh confrontations can't be ruled out.
—Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out wide receiver Diontae Johnson, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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That’s because the average person may not know which expenses can be excluded from income and therefore shielded from the government.Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Like 2024, two different timed permits will be offered in 2025: one to access the entire park, including the Bear Lake Road Corridor, and one that includes access to the rest of the park but excludes the Bear Lake Road Corridor.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Images—the good ones, at least—are always richer than their official meanings, which is why so many religions police or ban them.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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The new year is ushering in thousands of new state laws, including several that will increase minimum wages and one banning children under 14 from using social media.Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
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Heading into new member orientation last year, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a bill that would bar McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from using female bathrooms.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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One potential charge was under the Insurrection Act, a Civil War-era law that bars those who incite an insurrection against the U.S. from holding federal office.Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Industry analysts forecast that global banks may eliminate up to 200,000 positions over the next three to five years.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: The choice before lawmakers is whether to allow tipped wages to be gradually eliminated — with unknown effects on the state's tipping culture.Joe Guillen, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps Schumer will revisit a Trump collaboration now that Democrats will be shut out of power in Washington for the next two years.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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The former Baltimore Ravens and Giants defensive coordinator flexed his pedigree down the stretch of the Wolverines’ season, shutting out Ohio State’s offense in the second half of a 13-10 upset at The ‘Shoe before holding Alabama to three second-half points to end the year with a bang.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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No local or state policies can prevent federal raids or deportations.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cooking the pasta separately from the soup prevents it from overcooking, becoming mushy, and continuing to absorb up the broth when stored.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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The measures prohibit drilling, mining, and other development across 624,000 acres at Chuckwalla and approximately 225,000 acres near the Oregon border.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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With the Heat owing a first-round selection to the Thunder as early as in 2025 and to the Hornets as late as in 2028, that prohibits Miami from trading an unprotected pick from 2025 through 2029.Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Rule out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rule%20out. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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