out of the question

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A spokesperson for France's foreign ministry said: "We're used to Putin's threats. It is out of the question to evacuate" French diplomats.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Tornadoes aren’t completely out of the question in California’s Central Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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

By comparison, Cage seems to have secured an impressive deal—although, judging by the success of his most recent on-screen endeavor, paying the full ask might not have been out of the question for him.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

New clothes for any member of the family were out of the question.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane