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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With consumers impacted daily by prices at the supermarket, they have been left out of the debate of replacing the grocery sales tax.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Two officials pointed out maternal health and preterm birth was left out of the report, which is known to lead to a number of health problems and can be prevented through steps like quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol and getting early prenatal care.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 22 May 2025
Timber was left out of the squad for Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Sunday and The Athletic reported on Monday that the Netherlands international was set to undergo ankle surgery.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Notably left out of the seventy-six-billion-dollar deal was Warner Bros.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Two officials pointed out maternal health and preterm birth was left out of the report, which is known to lead to a number of health problems and can be prevented through steps like quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol and getting early prenatal care.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 22 May 2025
Timber was left out of the squad for Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Sunday and The Athletic reported on Monday that the Netherlands international was set to undergo ankle surgery.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Notably left out of the seventy-six-billion-dollar deal was Warner Bros.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 18 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 7 Jun. 2025.
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