leave out
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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But to leave out all four of them?
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
As season three goes on, Todd’s feelings of being left out lead to his suspecting that his wife might be having an affair with the vice president.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
The Israelis, for their part, have been left out in the cold.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
The singer paired the look with strappy black high-heel shoes, multiple rings and dangling earrings, choosing to wear her hair in a low bun with a few pieces left out, and blunt bangs.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
As season three goes on, Todd’s feelings of being left out lead to his suspecting that his wife might be having an affair with the vice president.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
The Israelis, for their part, have been left out in the cold.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
The singer paired the look with strappy black high-heel shoes, multiple rings and dangling earrings, choosing to wear her hair in a low bun with a few pieces left out, and blunt bangs.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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