as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Central bank officials believe the PCE reading — in particular the core that excludes food and energy prices — to be a broader look at price trends.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025 -
That figure excludes shares held by Silver Lake, management and other insiders who don’t trade.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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This officially eliminates the Suns from a Play-In spot.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Owners shouldn't punish a dog for making a mess, but should offer big praise when the dog eliminates in the right place—either on a puppy pad, or asking to be let outside.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and prevents spoilage, which is critical for maintaining product efficacy.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her nonprofit reached over half a million people last year, providing TB awareness, peer-to-peer support for drug adherence and initiatives to combat stigma which prevents many people from seeking care.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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This differs from New York City’s matching program, which prohibits commingling funds and doesn’t permit funds transferred to a political committee to count as an expenditure.—
Ryan Silverstein,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Biden's executive order prohibits the transaction and mandates its full abandonment within 30 days.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Rules out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rules%20out. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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