out of the picture
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Even though international buying activity has dropped over the last year, that doesn’t mean foreign buyers are out of the picture entirely.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Future hikes are anticipated, and with Xbox moving out of the picture, their efforts to monopolize the market seem likely to be rewarded and they’ll simply weather the complaints.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
With Platner out of the picture, the Maine Democratic Party will proceed with a convention later this month to determine the next nominee.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026
Now we're looking at avoiding large gatherings and important structures, no bridges, big buildings, Disneyland - all of that kind of feels a little out of the picture, just for safety.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
With Julie out of the picture, everything’s stalled.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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