ruled out
Example Sentences
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The buzz: Alphonso Davies has been ruled out of Canada’s World Cup opener in the hope that he will be available for the rest of the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
They found that a crack in the compromised tank released the pressure buildup inside the storage unit, which ruled out the possibility of an explosion, and allowed residents to return to their homes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The study builds on earlier research that ruled out glaciers as the primary means of transporting the stone.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The US Tsunami Warning Center ruled out a significant tsunami threat following the quake.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
I told her I had ruled out Sabbatini, Schmidt and Mr. Sager.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
