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 many of her friends in elementary school already had accounts on Instagram and TikTok, and Koziol felt left out.
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Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
This gives every conference a seat at the table and assures that a potential champion, like #17 Bama this year, won’t be left out.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The nonprofit said the officials chose confusing wording and left out key elements when crafting the language that could appear on voters’ ballots in the future if the measure meets qualifications.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2025
But as its adoption accelerates, one question becomes urgent: Who is shaping this future, and who is being left out of the design process?
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
This gives every conference a seat at the table and assures that a potential champion, like #17 Bama this year, won’t be left out.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The nonprofit said the officials chose confusing wording and left out key elements when crafting the language that could appear on voters’ ballots in the future if the measure meets qualifications.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2025
But as its adoption accelerates, one question becomes urgent: Who is shaping this future, and who is being left out of the design process?
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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