opt out
verb
opted out; opting out; opts out
: to choose not to participate in something
—often used with of
opted out of the project
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Even after opting out, the data is still temporarily retained to monitor fraud and abuse.
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Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Notre Dame had never allowed a football prospect to skip an entire academic year, never mind opting out of another season of athletic development.
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Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Coming into the offseason, the Sacramento Kings didn’t know if Zach LaVine would exercise his player option for next season, negotiate a multiyear extension with a lower annual value or opt out to become an unrestricted free agent.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The Cavaliers could also be in the mix, but Draymond Green has already reportedly opted out of a deal to eventually take even less money with Golden State to make room for James.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Notre Dame had never allowed a football prospect to skip an entire academic year, never mind opting out of another season of athletic development.
—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Coming into the offseason, the Sacramento Kings didn’t know if Zach LaVine would exercise his player option for next season, negotiate a multiyear extension with a lower annual value or opt out to become an unrestricted free agent.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The Cavaliers could also be in the mix, but Draymond Green has already reportedly opted out of a deal to eventually take even less money with Golden State to make room for James.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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