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.

Examples of leave out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Greene and some other progressives believe they have been left out because of their criticism; the White House did not respond when asked about it. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024 Keep Food Fresh If the temperature climbs above 90 degrees, food shouldn’t be left out for more than an hour—otherwise bacteria multiply rapidly. Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 When workups are initiated as soon as the patient arrives, wait times go down, patient satisfaction goes up, and fewer patients leave out of frustration before even being seen. Eric Snoey, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024 Park officials urge people to give bears plenty of space, carry bear spray and avoid leaving out food that might attract bears. CBS News, 21 May 2024 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 12 Jun. 2024.

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