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Phrasal Verb - Counting Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

To remove or eliminate a person or thing from a group, often by sending them away or excluding them.

Examples

No.Example
1The teacher counted out the student who was making noise in class.
2The team tried to count out the opposing player, but they managed to score a goal.
3The manager counted out the employee who had been late to work for the fifth time.
4The doctor had to count out the patient who was allergic to certain medications.
5The referee counted out the player who had been fouled three times in a row.
6The politician counted out his rival's campaign, criticizing their policies.
7The police officer counted out the person who was trying to leave the crime scene.
8The coach counted out the player who was not following the team's strategy.
9The music teacher counted out the student who was making too much noise on the instrument.
10The manager counted out the employee who had been consistently meeting their sales targets.