as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
a housing market that effectively freezes out people of moderate means
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For now, the following three attractions are excluded: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Mine-Cart Madness Dragon Racer’s Rally Guests should note that the free Express Passes included with stays at select Universal Orlando resorts may not be used at Epic Universe.—
Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Foreigners and slaves were generally excluded from the bounty, although there were exceptions.—
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These ingested fluoride products are dispensed at safe doses by doctors and dentists to prevent tooth decay in children who are unable to get adequate fluoride doses from community water systems—something that may become more common as more states and cities remove or ban fluoride from their water.—
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Braun signed an executive order in January banning DEI initiatives in state government.—
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That put the nearly 100-year-old vehicle hauling company out of business, eliminating about 2,500 jobs nationally.—
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The effortless Wunder Train High-rise Shorts 6-inch are now available for $39 and the perfect length to eliminate chafing for a more comfortable day of hiking, sightseeing, or traveling.—
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Despite the early ejection of starting pitcher Walker Buehler, Boston shut out the Mets 2-0.—
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Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, also shut out, was off $27,933 to $619,570 while still filling 93% of seats at the Friedman.—
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However, you were not technically barred from acting just because your partner broke tempo.—
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Until her parole expires next year, she is barred from buying, selling or possessing firearms.—
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As usual, handling the environment and dimensions of Dodger Stadium will be key, from catchers preventing balls in the dirt from going to the backstop to outfielders making catches in the sun.—
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The guardianship legally prevents Haron from removing or having contact with Taube without permission.—
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Before the cup final, Lewis Hall and Anthony Gordon were ruled out, robbing Howe of his first-choice left-side.—
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Since howlers and capuchins have different diets, the researchers ruled out competition for food.—
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“Freeze out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze%20out. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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