as in excluded
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
a housing market that effectively freezes out people of moderate means
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Recent Examples of frozen out
Many Democrats, spooked by the prospect of their party being frozen out in June’s top-two primary, have been clinging to their ballots, intending to vote at the last moment for whichever Democrat appears likeliest to finish first.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Years of soaring home prices, especially in the early part of this decade when rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy, have left many would-be homebuyers frozen out of the market.
—Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Speaking of options, is there anything Democrats could do if they’re frozen out of the runoff?
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The club have also listened to concerns expressed by fans about the next generation of supporters being frozen out, by reintroducing the ‘young adult’ category of season ticket for those aged 18-21.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Who and the songwriting duo behind all the classics — were completely frozen out and had to hopelessly watch from the sidelines.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks were coming off a brutal six-game, 11-day road trip that concluded with them being frozen out of being able to fly to Brooklyn until hours before a 123-114 victory.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s been a point of friction between federal authorities and state investigators, who complain that they have been frozen out of those cases so far with no access to evidence.
—Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
And businesses from Australian wine makers to Norwegian salmon farmers have been frozen out of the massive China market in recent years when their governments fell foul of Beijing.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Years of soaring home prices, especially in the early part of this decade when rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy, have left many would-be homebuyers frozen out of the market.
—Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Speaking of options, is there anything Democrats could do if they’re frozen out of the runoff?
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The club have also listened to concerns expressed by fans about the next generation of supporters being frozen out, by reintroducing the ‘young adult’ category of season ticket for those aged 18-21.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Who and the songwriting duo behind all the classics — were completely frozen out and had to hopelessly watch from the sidelines.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks were coming off a brutal six-game, 11-day road trip that concluded with them being frozen out of being able to fly to Brooklyn until hours before a 123-114 victory.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s been a point of friction between federal authorities and state investigators, who complain that they have been frozen out of those cases so far with no access to evidence.
—Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
And businesses from Australian wine makers to Norwegian salmon farmers have been frozen out of the massive China market in recent years when their governments fell foul of Beijing.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frozen out
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The contest has been clouded for a third year by calls for Israel to be excluded over its conflicts in Gaza and elsewhere, with five longtime participants — Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia — boycotting in protest.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The contest has been clouded for a third year by calls for Israel to be excluded over its conflicts in Gaza and elsewhere, with five longtime participants - Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia - boycotting in protest.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Young and Elijah came to blows on the apron, knowing that as soon as their feet touch the ground, they would be eliminated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Those who deviate are eliminated, leaving a trail of blood that deters other would-be challengers.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
Verb
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All the while, as a younger sibling, Dua is shut out of major conversations (sometimes literally, as bedroom doors are closed in her face and important decisions are made without her), branding her an outsider even in her own home.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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In a talk with Axelrod on May 8, the 36-year-old New York congresswoman did not immediately shut out the idea of running next election, whether that be for a Senate seat or the White House.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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