as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Recent Examples of rules out
The paper also rules out a competing explanation.
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Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
And to me, that’s very alien to imagine that the Universe could be not following some laws, that there isn’t some set of rules out there that determines what really happens?
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Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
None of this rules out an agreement on Chinese investments in the US as part of a broader trade deal.
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semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
That rules out fanciful speculation that the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Glen Powell, Austin Butler, Jacob Elordi and others who don’t hail from UK shores are in the running.
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Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Well, that rules out a whole lot of major villains that Reeves may have adapted, after previously doing high profile ones like The Riddler, Catwoman (well, sometimes-villain) and the all-time great Colin Farrell Penguin.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
This approach helps untangle cause from coincidence – and rules out confounding factors better than with observational studies.
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New Atlas,
12 Aug. 2025
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
And to me, that’s very alien to imagine that the Universe could be not following some laws, that there isn’t some set of rules out there that determines what really happens?
—
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
None of this rules out an agreement on Chinese investments in the US as part of a broader trade deal.
—
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
That rules out fanciful speculation that the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Glen Powell, Austin Butler, Jacob Elordi and others who don’t hail from UK shores are in the running.
—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Well, that rules out a whole lot of major villains that Reeves may have adapted, after previously doing high profile ones like The Riddler, Catwoman (well, sometimes-villain) and the all-time great Colin Farrell Penguin.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
This approach helps untangle cause from coincidence – and rules out confounding factors better than with observational studies.
—
New Atlas,
12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rules out
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The offer excludes Steak & Cheese Melts and Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket subs, according to the company.
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Rheinmetall values excludes frame and utilization nomination.
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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The electoral authority based the candidate bans on a law against corrupt practices that in previous years saw some parliamentary seats bought with money linked to drug trafficking, corruption and tax evasion.
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch in September strategically freezes out competing Android smartphones.
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The law also bars commercial activity on the property and requires public access be maintained.
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in the case, seeking to determine whether federal law bars states from holding a company liable for failing to include a warning that the EPA reviewed and chose not to require.
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The researchers’ method, detailed in the journal Chemical Engineering, completely eliminates the drying process, turning moisture to an advantage.
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While requiring a fourth crew member, manual loading offers flexibility in ammunition handling and eliminates reliance on a mechanical autoloader.
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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The active ingredient, proanthocyanidins, prevents UTIs by counteracting bacteria.
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Chicago’s ethics ordinance prohibits former officials who managed a contract to represent that vendor after leaving City Hall.
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Senate Bill 123 prohibits schools from expelling students solely because of excessive absences or truancy.
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