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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How retail investors get exposure to private credit While pensions are major investors in private credit, 401(k) plans have generally excluded these assets from their lineups.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Four Democrats running for governor called on their fellow candidates to boycott an upcoming debate at USC, reiterating concerns that the criteria used to determine who was invited to participate resulted in every prominent candidate of color being excluded from the forum.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 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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Unfortunately, this decision means that all positions within the CBS News Radio team are being eliminated.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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This round of layoffs comes months after 100 jobs were eliminated at CBS News in October, following CEO David Ellison’s acquisition of CBS’s parent company, Paramount.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
20 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 26 Mar. 2026.
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