as in to exclude
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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ByteDance would be represented by one person on the board, but they would be excluded from any security matters or related committees.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Wisconsin is one of only a few states in the country that do not ban the private ownership of wild or exotic animals, Gengler said.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the waters from Oregon to the Sonoma/Mendocino line, state health officials determined that high levels of a toxin called domoic acid would pose a public health risk, hence the order banning recreational crabbing until further notice.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, Graf denied Robinson's request to appear without restraints, with Graf barring the media from taking photos or videos of the defendant's restraints.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement What the Supreme Court is considering At issue before the Supreme Court is whether the federal statute barring gun ownership for unlawful drug users is similar enough to other historical restrictions on firearm possession.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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This includes thinking vertically and adding hooks to dangle gear on wall space or finding ways to pop in clever items, like storage benches, that double as organizational features and help eliminate dust buildup.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ursillo and other opponents who spoke during the public hearing had urged the Zoning Commission to delay a vote to allow time to consider potential changes, such as eliminating special exceptions and keeping lower height limits intact around the Boston Common.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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What was meant to prevent violence ended up turning an ordinary moment into a frightening encounter with armed officers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Count (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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