to the exclusion of

phrase

: in a way that excluded (someone or something)
He spent all his time with colleagues to the exclusion of his own family.

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Yet the breadth of selections is hardly inclusive, given its focus primarily on Christianity, to the exclusion of other faiths. Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 The governors’ endorsements of Turning Point USA, to the exclusion of other student clubs, has come under criticism from teachers unions and civil liberties groups. ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 For anyone who thinks DERM focuses on saving trees and bees alone to the exclusion of growth, Hefty has a different conclusion. Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 By elevating the sheriff’s voice to the exclusion of all others, the BOE aligned itself with a national embarrassment rather than with the families it is supposed to serve. Randy Linville, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the exclusion of

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“To the exclusion of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20exclusion%20of. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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