rule out

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to offer a definitive timeline for the conflict or rule out a ground invasion in a news conference Tuesday morning, though he said negotiations are ongoing.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Tiger Woods told reporters Tuesday at Riviera Country Club that he won’t rule out playing in the 2026 Masters despite recovering from October disc replacement surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

A doctor’s evaluation would rule out early signs of dementia.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

She said vaccines held by the government would be used for NHS patients, including students in Kent, but it would not rule out supplying some to pharmacies.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Ernest and his colleagues left a profound impression on President Eisenhower, though not enough to prompt him to rule out a test ban entirely.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik