Phrasal Verb - Rule Out
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.Definition
To eliminate or disregard something as a possibility, to definitively determine that something is not the case. This phrasal verb can also mean to investigate or examine something thoroughly, in order to eliminate any doubts or uncertainties.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The doctor ran several tests to rule out any serious health issues. |
| 2 | Despite her denial, the police were able to rule out her involvement in the crime. |
| 3 | The team spent hours training to rule out mistakes during the game. |
| 4 | The scientist was determined to rule out any external factors that could have affected the experiment. |
| 5 | The detective spent days interviewing witnesses to rule out false leads. |
| 6 | The coach spoke to each player individually to rule out any disciplinary issues. |
| 7 | The teacher used multiple methods to rule out any learning disabilities. |
| 8 | The team's strategy was to rule out any weak points in the opposition's game plan. |
| 9 | The investigator spent weeks ruling out various suspects. |
| 10 | The lawyer spent hours ruling out any inconsistencies in the client's story. |