rule out

Example Sentences

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He recently competed in a hybrid TGL event and hadn’t ruled out a return at next week’s Masters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before the war, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said they had ruled out the use of their airspace and territory for a potential U.S. attack on Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

A lower level would mean more people being referred for colonoscopies to help diagnose or rule out bowel cancer.

From BBC

Prior to the crash he had not ruled out playing in next month's Masters - though he has not competed at a major since missing the cut at The Open in July 2024.

From BBC

Last week he competed in the TGL indoor league finals - his first competitive golf for more than a year - and had not ruled out playing in next month's Masters.

From BBC