rule out

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Since higher doses failed to produce better results, researchers couldn’t rule out the possibility that improvements were a fluke.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Rayner, who is also seen as a potential challenger to Sir Keir, told the Guardian newspaper she did not rule out running in any Labour leadership race but said she would not "trigger" a contest.

From BBC • 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

They could be anywhere within a two-mile radius, although I can rule out the empty marsh as an option.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth