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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Burrell’s remarks follow a report in The Sun that a lengthy list of staffers has opted out of serving Andrew, 65, at his new home.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Across the Sunshine State, routine childhood immunization rates are lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, as more families opt out of these shots.
—Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The Human Artistry Campaign, which includes members like the Recording Industry Association of America, the NHL Players’ Association and the AFL-CIO, generally advocates for tech companies to license material for their AI tools and allow artists to opt out.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Heraskevych topped the standings after the fifth training session in the skeleton Wednesday, before opting out of the sixth and final training session.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Across the Sunshine State, routine childhood immunization rates are lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, as more families opt out of these shots.
—Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The Human Artistry Campaign, which includes members like the Recording Industry Association of America, the NHL Players’ Association and the AFL-CIO, generally advocates for tech companies to license material for their AI tools and allow artists to opt out.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Heraskevych topped the standings after the fifth training session in the skeleton Wednesday, before opting out of the sixth and final training session.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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