out of the picture
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With Verstappen out of the picture at Mercedes for the time being, Russell said he wanted to take some time to think about how he wanted the relationship to work in the future.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
Maybe the child’s father is out of the picture.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2025
When a parent can't or won't love a child as they should, having them out of the picture may be as good as it gets.
From Salon • May 10, 2025
With Antonoff out of the picture, I’d be shocked if academy members don’t give the Grammy to Nigro, who’s known for his close creative partnerships with Roan and Olivia Rodrigo.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025
It's hard for my parents to lose their heads when my mom is out of the picture and my dad is in a coma.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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