out of the question

Example Sentences

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Buying a home, Harris said, is out of the question.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

But an Everton win isn't entirely out of the question, given they'll probably need a victory for a chance of qualifying for Europe, while Spurs have just two home wins to their name all season.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

While he emphasized that Berkshire’s favorite holding period is “forever,” if a business doesn’t meet his expectations, a sale isn’t out of the question, according to the people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"Our relations with Cuba are of a special nature... We can't just betray Cuba, it's completely out of the question, we can't leave it to its fate."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Was it so out of the question that T. Ray knew I loved the color blue?

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd