ruled out
Example Sentences
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It concluded that the available evidence suggests spillover but maintained that the laboratory-leak hypothesis could not be ruled out.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
That task became even harder when, after just one substitute appearance in the Premier League for his new club, he was ruled out for almost three months with a shoulder injury sustained in training.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
When asked if he had ruled out escalation, Waltz responded: “I wouldn’t go that far at all. The president is keeping all options on the table.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
But manager Dave Roberts ruled out Ohtani starting on the mound this weekend against the Mets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
So these classical laws would have ruled out any possibility of time travel.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
