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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However, the families of the deceased claim they were left out of the loop and had no heads-up regarding any plans for a memorial.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The lack of relevant departments' inclusion in major decisions was also highlighted in a report about JCPS' 2023 transportation disaster, which showed the district's transportation director was often left out of conversations about logistics changes.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Fruits Similar to herbs, fruits such as berries, avocados, and citruses should be left out of plastic, too.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Jails — the first stop for anyone arrested under the new law — were left out, despite lobbying from sheriffs, including San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The lack of relevant departments' inclusion in major decisions was also highlighted in a report about JCPS' 2023 transportation disaster, which showed the district's transportation director was often left out of conversations about logistics changes.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Fruits Similar to herbs, fruits such as berries, avocados, and citruses should be left out of plastic, too.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Jails — the first stop for anyone arrested under the new law — were left out, despite lobbying from sheriffs, including San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 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 25 Sep. 2025.
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