How to Use rule out in a Sentence

rule out

verb
  • He was ruled out for the rest of the game.
    — CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • He was ruled out for the rest of the game.
    — Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • He's been ruled out for the rest of the game.
    — Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That means tolls are not ruled out down the road.
    — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 18 June 2026
  • The odds are against it, but it can’t be ruled out.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
  • This would rule out any key issue.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Can't rule out a rumble or two.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • Strong winds and small hail cannot be ruled out in stronger storms.
    — Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Cannot rule out a strong to severe storm.
    — Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Slick travel cannot be ruled out, yet.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Ramos did not rule out a third season.
    — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Little can be ruled out at this point.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
  • Black was ruled out at halftime.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Daniels was later ruled out for the game.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
  • He was later ruled out for the rest of the game.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Gallstones have since been ruled out as the cause.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
  • But some rain and blustery wind can’t be ruled out.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Some patchy fog cannot be ruled out early on as well.
    — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • He was carted off the field and ruled out for the rest of the game.
    — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t rule out a Test debut this year.
    — Sam Dalling, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Trump has not ruled out using ground troops in Iran.
    — ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • But that is not to rule out a price correction.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • They've been ruled out of Tuesday's game as well.
    — ABC News, 4 May 2026
  • Which of those could probably be ruled out as well?
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The tornado threat is low but cannot be ruled out.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • The tornado threat is low but cannot be ruled out.
    — Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Spotty light rain and sprinkles cannot be ruled out.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • Both were ruled out for the remainder of the game.
    — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • His best shooter had already been ruled out.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Start by ruling out drought or water stress.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

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