"Some we cannot rule out are the constant discussions of so-called medical marijuana, marijuana legalization, and the downplaying of marijuana harms so prevalent in today's media."

VOA: special.2010.10.11

Athar Abbas says the government continues to favor talks, but that does not mean it will rule out military action.

VOA: standard.2009.04.27

He did not rule out tax hikes to cut the deficit, once the U.S.economy is growing.

VOA: standard.2009.08.02

But as analysts Charles Kupchan of the Council on Foreign Relations points out, security and political considerations rule out such an option in Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

Still,Hyun's rejection of the North's explanation is a sign the South does not rule that possibility out.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

"I should rule it out, because I am ready to go for a run-off,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

They don't want him to go out. He's been in jail for more than 20 years now and the maximum rule is to keep him inside a cell.

VOA: standard.2010.07.07