rule out
verb
ruled out; ruling out; rules out
2
: to make impossible : prevent
heavy rain ruled out the picnic
Examples of rule out in a Sentence
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.
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Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Despite the damage, authorities ruled out foul play in Daniel’s disappearance.
—Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
While this is the Wu-Tang Clan’s last tour, Raekwon isn’t ruling out another Wu album down the line.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The Huntsville, Alabama, product — who tallied 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals in just over 20 minutes — was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Despite the damage, authorities ruled out foul play in Daniel’s disappearance.
—Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
While this is the Wu-Tang Clan’s last tour, Raekwon isn’t ruling out another Wu album down the line.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The Huntsville, Alabama, product — who tallied 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals in just over 20 minutes — was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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“Rule out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rule%20out. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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