rule out
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It was not known if the recordings were shared with a third party, notably in China, but the officer could not rule out the possibility.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
“It’s getting a little late, but the ocean is so warm that we can’t rule out more tropical impacts into late October, maybe even early November,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
“But that doesn’t rule out insider jobs or a broader lapse in security.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
They were also unable to rule out mild cognitive impairment at the time of the first MRI scan, changes in diet over time, or the influence of genetic risk factors.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
By drawing on Agent Burger’s findings, White was able to quickly rule out many of the suspects, including Anna’s ex-husband, Oda Brown.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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