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Old 18-Nov-2008, 13:36
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Eventual comeback isn't out of question for Vick -- baltimoresun.com

Eventual comeback isn't out of question for Vick

Does the phrase 'out of question' in this news headline mean 'out of the question' which means impossible?

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Yes. Headlines often leave out articles of speech.
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