out of the question
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But make no mistake: dropping Messi from the lineup is strictly out of the question.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But an Everton win isn't entirely out of the question, given they'll probably need a victory for a chance of qualifying for Europe, while Spurs have just two home wins to their name all season.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Tornadoes aren’t completely out of the question in California’s Central Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
By comparison, Cage seems to have secured an impressive deal—although, judging by the success of his most recent on-screen endeavor, paying the full ask might not have been out of the question for him.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
They were plainly out of the question, Yossarian explained adamantly to Sergeant Towser, whose sallow equine face was despondent as he informed Yossarian that the new officers would have to be admitted.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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