rule out
verb
ruled out; ruling out; rules out
2
: to make impossible : prevent
heavy rain ruled out the picnic
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Examples of rule out in a Sentence
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Future Hall of Famer Mike Evans was ruled out with a hamstring injury relatively early in the game.
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
While Starmer has ruled out increases to some major taxes, including on income and corporations, a broader package of tax hikes is anticipated.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
Tight budgets and engineering challenges ruled out a lander or a Europa orbiter.
—Joel Achenbach, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
However, because health conditions like diabetes can cause cold feet, cold hands, or both, see a healthcare provider to rule out any chronic issues.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
While Starmer has ruled out increases to some major taxes, including on income and corporations, a broader package of tax hikes is anticipated.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
Tight budgets and engineering challenges ruled out a lander or a Europa orbiter.
—Joel Achenbach, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
However, because health conditions like diabetes can cause cold feet, cold hands, or both, see a healthcare provider to rule out any chronic issues.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Rule out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rule%20out. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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