rule out

Example Sentences

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"Fundamental factors" remain to be resolved, Nim said, adding "I would not even rule out an interest rate hike which squarely targets future inflation".

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

On Thursday morning Rayner told the Guardian newspaper she did not rule out running in any Labour leadership race but that she would not "trigger" a contest.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Those samples also contained iron-60, but scientists still could not fully rule out other explanations.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Health officials can’t rule out that additional hantavirus cases may emerge in the cruise ship outbreak, but beyond the ship the risk remains low.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

But since there was no reason to rule out the participation of specific enzymes, I saw no need to be unduly disturbed.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson