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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Rather than over-stripping your skin of essential moisture, this fragrance-free formula provides a deep cleanser with hydrating hyaluronic acid—and leaves out synthetic (and notoriously irritating) fragrances, soaps, and alcohol.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 June 2024
As previously reported by local ABC affiliate KATU, the cat made its way into a child’s room where sewing materials were left out.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
Putin has been left out of many global gatherings of late, and risks arrest in much of the world thanks to a warrant from the International Criminal Court over his invasion of Ukraine.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 19 June 2024
But throwing the premiere professional party in California comes with intangible benefits, like bringing in deals that would otherwise leave out Upfront and other L.A. funds and founders.
—Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 June 2024
As previously reported by local ABC affiliate KATU, the cat made its way into a child’s room where sewing materials were left out.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
Putin has been left out of many global gatherings of late, and risks arrest in much of the world thanks to a warrant from the International Criminal Court over his invasion of Ukraine.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 19 June 2024
But throwing the premiere professional party in California comes with intangible benefits, like bringing in deals that would otherwise leave out Upfront and other L.A. funds and founders.
—Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2024
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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