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 the part that shaped the world—the dream—was nearly left out.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The organization left out any cities that did not report murder and rape.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Women with a history of infertility treatments were also left out of the study.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 22 July 2025
Karl Hein has been left out of the tour squad as the 23-year-old goalkeeper looks for a move away from the club — either on loan or on a permanent transfer.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The organization left out any cities that did not report murder and rape.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Women with a history of infertility treatments were also left out of the study.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 22 July 2025
Karl Hein has been left out of the tour squad as the 23-year-old goalkeeper looks for a move away from the club — either on loan or on a permanent transfer.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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