opt out

Example Sentences

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When Zotimova heard about the legal action she decided she didn't want to opt out.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The problem there is that the “experts” have no way of knowing that there’s anything to opt out from, since Grammarly hasn’t published a comprehensive roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Plenty of people who cannot opt out of being Chinese have echoed the same frustration.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Plaintiffs now have until June 4 to opt out of the settlement or file objections ahead of a fairness hearing scheduled for July 9.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

What this means is that the students—and parents—who choose to opt out tend to be smarter and more academically motivated to begin with.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt