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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That's because Bregman can opt out of his contract after the 2025 and 2026 World Series, after earning $35 million and $40 million each of the next two seasons, respectively.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
By the numbers: A growing portion of parents in Texas have been opting out of vaccines for their kids over religious or personal reasons.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Burnes lands the sixth-biggest pitcher contract in MLB history, plus the ability to opt out after 2026 if there’s an even bigger payday to be had.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Snell opted out after the season, leaving the Giants to turn to RHP Justin Verlander to help fill that void.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
By the numbers: A growing portion of parents in Texas have been opting out of vaccines for their kids over religious or personal reasons.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Burnes lands the sixth-biggest pitcher contract in MLB history, plus the ability to opt out after 2026 if there’s an even bigger payday to be had.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Snell opted out after the season, leaving the Giants to turn to RHP Justin Verlander to help fill that void.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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