as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
I don't feel well, so count me out for the party tonight
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The temporary restraining order issued Monday states that — for the time being — Davis cannot remove Wilcox from the primary ballot, alter her status as a candidate or notify the Texas Secretary of State’s office that Wilcox is ineligible or should be excluded from the ballot.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Territories annexed to other countries are excluded.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Several red states have proposed legislation modeled on California's 2023 law, which bans four food additives.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee will consider several draft proposals in its Tuesday hearing, with some aiming to ban states from setting rules for AVs at all and others looking to lax exemption requirements.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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In 2020, Idaho was the first state in the country to approve the measure categorically barring transgender women and girls from women’s and girls sports.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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The infighting has barred progress that is necessary to ensure the city at the heart of the booming Alliance corridor can accommodate growth.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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When worn on planes, they’re known to reduce swelling, eliminate discomfort, and promote circulation.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Chiefs ultimately lost, eliminating the team from playoff contention.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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His bill would prevent companies from using your online searches to charge you more.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Re-wash and dry the garment, using these tips to avoid re-shrinking, to prevent a residue from the conditioner from setting.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Count (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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