count out

Example Sentences

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Penelope half hoped he would notice and perhaps even admire the jaunty, galloping rhythm of the words, but he simply counted out the money and went back to his budgets.

From Literature

The fans at Bethpage Black have booed the Europeans, cheered their mistakes and begun counting out loud when they feel they’re taking too long to hit the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal

But barring disaster — never count out the Dodgers’ bullpen — the team is guaranteed at least two more games at home this season.

From Los Angeles Times

The kind of game the Dodgers played on Sunday, however, prompted the same scout to attach this qualifier: They can’t be counted out.

From Los Angeles Times

Manager Dave Roberts says he trusts him to keep taking the mound, and so do I. Like the headline reads, “History says don’t count out Kershaw.”

From Los Angeles Times