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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Regional transit The Senate gave final passage to House Bill 6088, which would end the ability of Wayne County and Oakland County municipalities to opt out of the county's public transit authority, among other measures.
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
That is, unless lawmakers quickly pass a law that allows some car companies to opt out of the new requirements.
—Calmatters, Orange County Register, 19 Dec. 2024
Another measure would have allowed lawmakers to opt out of their ACA marketplace insurance and return to the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, along with a pay raise.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
The Uniform Time Act only allows states to opt out of observing daylight saving time, which is how Arizona is able to stay on standard time year-round.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
That is, unless lawmakers quickly pass a law that allows some car companies to opt out of the new requirements.
—Calmatters, Orange County Register, 19 Dec. 2024
Another measure would have allowed lawmakers to opt out of their ACA marketplace insurance and return to the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, along with a pay raise.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
The Uniform Time Act only allows states to opt out of observing daylight saving time, which is how Arizona is able to stay on standard time year-round.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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