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 beyond that, the filling of a gourmet or fine chocolate usually leaves out preservatives and artificial flavors, instead using natural ingredients.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Four of its actors -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn -- were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress.
—Jake Coyle The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
And networks, whether leaders recognize them or not, shape who talks to whom, who shares information, and who gets left out.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Four of its actors — Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn — were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Four of its actors -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn -- were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress.
—Jake Coyle The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
And networks, whether leaders recognize them or not, shape who talks to whom, who shares information, and who gets left out.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Four of its actors — Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn — were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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