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  • Now while cops have since ruled-out the possibility that the body is Tracy ` s, her parents must face another day not knowing what happened to their precious daughter. 27-year-old Tracy went missing in the wee hours of May 27th after reportedly leaving a bar with James Hataway, a person of interest in this case.

    CNN Transcript Jul 21, 2009 2009

  • I once flirted with such views, but upon review of the arguments, I remained unconvinced that they are ruled-out.

    dustbury.com » The pleasant harp with the psaltery 2008

  • Because "race" was being ruled-out entirely, by my mothers denial of my father, she could not logically use that rationale to explain any conflicts that I would have.

    Obama: Did I Mention the Money? Belford, Tom 2008

  • That is not being ruled-out by the government of Uzbekistan, but it has also not yet been agreed to by that government.

    CNN Transcript Oct 7, 2001 2001

  • That bench spot must be replaced by someone from the ruled-out player's club.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2012

  • Brad Johnson will be a definite starter, according to Eade, for Saturday night's match against Port Adelaide in Darwin, despite being all but ruled-out by the coach when he pulled up sore after last Sunday's win over Carlton.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • The bank will retain its mainframe system, but has not ruled-out a migration once the project is complete.

    Computerworld 2010

  • Moby has ruled-out using using electronic instruments on his new album - for now.

    Angry Ape 2010

  • Older brother David has already had the backing of ruled-out contender Alan Johnson.

    The Latest From www.inthenews.co.uk 2010

  • Older brother David has already had the backing of ruled-out contender Alan Johnson.

    The Latest From www.inthenews.co.uk 2010

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