out of the question

Example Sentences

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Moving the museum to a different part of Los Angeles is out of the question.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

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

“I don’t think $150 is out of the question in another month…You start talking about June, I’ll give you $180.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“But will all qualitative treatment of mental processes be out of the question then? By no means!”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel