Example Sentences

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“If that’s true, a job seeker open to those opportunities may face less competition simply because they’re considering roles others have ruled out,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Taj said Iran were negotiating with Fifa to hold their matches in Mexico but the governing body appear to have ruled out that possiblity.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Federal judges have ruled for work to continue on all five.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

In cases involving copyright and attorney-client privilege, these courts have ruled that AI bots aren’t human.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Papa says they have ruled over India for almost two hundred years.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani