mutually exclusive
adjective
: being related such that each excludes or precludes the other
mutually exclusive events
Examples of mutually exclusive in a Sentence
the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other
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Read: Trump takes over the Kennedy Center The most recent president to attempt the Camelot thing was Barack Obama, who elevated American art forms such as jazz and hip-hop in ways meant to show that inclusiveness and excellence were not mutually exclusive.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Business leaders in Canada are proving that profitability and social impact are not mutually exclusive.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
An increasing number of politicians seem to think protecting Asia from China is mutually exclusive with protecting Europe from Russia.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Because, ultimately, making America healthier and making the world healthier are not mutually exclusive goals.
—Simon Williams, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Business leaders in Canada are proving that profitability and social impact are not mutually exclusive.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
An increasing number of politicians seem to think protecting Asia from China is mutually exclusive with protecting Europe from Russia.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Because, ultimately, making America healthier and making the world healthier are not mutually exclusive goals.
—Simon Williams, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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