as in excluded
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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But fans online have panned the card for lacking top talent such as former two-division champion Jon Jones, who requested his release from the UFC immediately after being excluded from the White House show.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026 -
To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hence, a new Wi-Fi router designed in the US, but produced abroad, or vice versa, would be banned.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Although banned in Venezuela, mercury remains prevalent in mining areas, contaminating rivers and exposing workers and nearby communities to toxic effects.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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But with Friday’s 131-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bulls were officially eliminated from postseason contention, removing the last sliver of competition from the final two-week stretch of the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford confirmed the bones are possibly several hundred years old, a finding that effectively eliminated suspicions that surfaced on social media, where many Richland County residents speculated the bones could be linked to a missing person’s cold case.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mecklenburg County previously barred residents from renting out residential pools by the hour, an increasingly popular practice nationwide.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Chee, Devastating Pyrotechnics owner, held a prior felony conviction involving a firearm, which barred him from holding a federal explosives license.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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When Lenae was shut out of nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, likely a result of eligibility period technicalities, viral posts calling out her absence racked up tens of thousands of likes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Plano West shut out Grand Prairie 4-0 on Tuesday.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Clifford has been ruled out along with Drew Eubanks (thumb), De’Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger), Keegan Murray (ankle), Domantas Sabonis (knee), Isaiah Stevens (G League) and Russell Westbrook (foot).—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who lost to Bass in the 2022 mayoral election, also ruled out another run last month after considering the possibility earlier in the year.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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English said that, as federal workers, TSA officers must comply with ethics rules and are prohibited from accepting that kind of help.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Foreign ownership of any company with a broadcast license or cable company is generally prohibited.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Analysts say the move does not lift broader sanctions but is designed to remove practical barriers that had prevented Venezuelan diplomatic facilities from operating, signaling a willingness by Washington to restore a functional diplomatic presence as talks advance.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Colorado troops fought for the Union Army in several battles that prevented Confederate forces from taking over western gold fields.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Counted (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counted%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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