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.
Examples of leave out in a Sentence
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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
While many Northern Californians reveled in the spectacle, however, much of Southern California was left out of the fun.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
The head of the Mayor’s Advisory Council on LGBTQ+ Affairs, Jin-Soo Huh said LGBTQ+ community members were left out of early discussions making changes to the summer event, which has been held in Chicago for over 50 years to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2024
Back at camp, Kenzie cried over being left out of the blindside plan.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Costner isn't interested in telling the story of Manifest Destiny without shining a light on its darker side and those often left out of the story.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2024
Richard Allen:Prosecutor in Delphi murders case wants Odinism testimony left out of trial
Length of trial becomes focus at Tuesday’s Delphi murder case hearing
Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland stated his team was prepared to present its case within the May trial dates that had been set.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Lack of engagement is a sign that your niche feels left out of the equation, and your strategy may be coming off as one-sided.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
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
While many Northern Californians reveled in the spectacle, however, much of Southern California was left out of the fun.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
The head of the Mayor’s Advisory Council on LGBTQ+ Affairs, Jin-Soo Huh said LGBTQ+ community members were left out of early discussions making changes to the summer event, which has been held in Chicago for over 50 years to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2024
Back at camp, Kenzie cried over being left out of the blindside plan.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Costner isn't interested in telling the story of Manifest Destiny without shining a light on its darker side and those often left out of the story.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2024
Richard Allen:Prosecutor in Delphi murders case wants Odinism testimony left out of trial
Length of trial becomes focus at Tuesday’s Delphi murder case hearing
Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland stated his team was prepared to present its case within the May trial dates that had been set.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Lack of engagement is a sign that your niche feels left out of the equation, and your strategy may be coming off as one-sided.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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