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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But, for years, makeup artists were left out of the mix. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 May 2025 But Ramirez’s defense lawyer, Philip Reizenstein, questioned why Vega would leave out that part, raising doubts about his client’s intent to kill his rival. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025 The show honored Talley, who died in 2022 at 73, but also left out racial missteps made by Vogue over the past decade. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 May 2025 The long-sleeve top has layer-friendly buttons, a collar, and a longer hem that can be tucked into pants or left out. Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 May 2025 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 20 May. 2025.

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