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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For his part, Dimon has repeatedly denied having government ambitions — but has never fully ruled out the possibility of serving in office if the timing is right.
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The Rams ruled out defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (neck) for the second consecutive week.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Williamson is not the only Pelican who is ruled out; the team will also be without their second-year guard, Jordan Hawkins.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Still, the review did not rule out that acupuncture may help balance hormones, increase ovulation rates, and reduce stress.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The Rams ruled out defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (neck) for the second consecutive week.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Williamson is not the only Pelican who is ruled out; the team will also be without their second-year guard, Jordan Hawkins.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Still, the review did not rule out that acupuncture may help balance hormones, increase ovulation rates, and reduce stress.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Rule out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rule%20out. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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