leave out
phrasal verb
left out; leaving out; leaves out
: to not include or mention (someone or something)
The movie leaves a lot out of the story.
Did everyone get a piece of cake? I don't want to leave anyone out.
They always leave her out of the conversation.
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The Netflix series ups the ante for the drama considerably, and picks and chooses which of the books' characters to include, which to leave out, and how to tweak their personalities to maximize audience investment in their outcomes.
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Kari Sonde, TIME, 16 May 2024
How long should rice be left out before putting in the fridge?
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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Kari Sonde, TIME, 16 May 2024
How long should rice be left out before putting in the fridge?
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for leave out
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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