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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That's why Fink recommends global business and political leaders be proactive in figuring out how to ensure workers aren't left out of the financial growth AI is likely to create.
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The Pro Football Hall of Fame issued a warning to its selection committee Wednesday after the uproar about Bill Belichick being left out of the class of 2026 as a first-ballot inductee.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Those who fish aren’t left out either.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
After Lord Penwood dies, Araminta tells Sophie that she was left out of his will.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The Pro Football Hall of Fame issued a warning to its selection committee Wednesday after the uproar about Bill Belichick being left out of the class of 2026 as a first-ballot inductee.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Those who fish aren’t left out either.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
After Lord Penwood dies, Araminta tells Sophie that she was left out of his will.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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