out of the question
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However, a few tropical nights - when temperatures do not drop below 20C - are not out of the question, especially later in the week in the bigger towns and cities.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
A new 747 was out of the question since Boeing stopped manufacturing the plane in 2023, so Air Force officials began looking at the market for used aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Hiring more help beyond that is out of the question financially as Valencia’s family lives solely on the salary of her husband, who works for an audio-visual production company.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 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
“I’m sorry, Templeton,” she said, “but ‘Pre-shrunk’ is out of the question.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
