ruling out
Example Sentences
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But in particle physics, failing to detect something can still provide important information by ruling out where it could exist.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
Since the patients can’t tell you what’s wrong, it becomes a long process of ruling out diagnoses one by one, while providing supportive care and watching how the animal responds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Warsh has to tame excess inflation — ruling out near-term rate reductions — and ideally avoid steep rate increases that make credit even more costly to obtain.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Shortly after Widdecombe's management confirmed she had died on Friday, Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said that counter-terrorism officers had initially been involved in the investigation before ruling out terrorism.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Physician recommended diagnostics and referred to specialist for ruling out infection or cancer.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
