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
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And while vegetarians will find dozens of recipes to suit their palate, omnivores aren’t left out: Williamson has incorporated proteins in dishes like corn and salt cod chowder.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
Take a look at the surface and the edges, think about the material, and consider the choices that were made about what to emphasize and what to leave out.
—Christine Coulson, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
That means more federal dollars reaching communities that would otherwise likely have been left out—and greatly increasing the political salience of the IRA.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Campers can also act to ensure mice aren't attracted to their site by making sure food is locked up and trash isn't left out, Hyde said.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
Take a look at the surface and the edges, think about the material, and consider the choices that were made about what to emphasize and what to leave out.
—Christine Coulson, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
That means more federal dollars reaching communities that would otherwise likely have been left out—and greatly increasing the political salience of the IRA.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Campers can also act to ensure mice aren't attracted to their site by making sure food is locked up and trash isn't left out, Hyde said.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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