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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Speaking of blankets that have a holiday vibe, the Faux Shearling Throw is available in fun plaid patterns that are sweet for the season but also so fun to leave out through winter, too.
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Foods shouldn't be left out more than two hours or one hour if the temperature is above 90 degrees.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
In the final version of the police report, the description of Navalny's symptoms as described in the initial report -- all strongly suggestive of a possible poisoning -- had been left out, according to The Insider.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s been a great job about raising awareness about breast cancer in women, but men are often left out of the conversation.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Foods shouldn't be left out more than two hours or one hour if the temperature is above 90 degrees.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
In the final version of the police report, the description of Navalny's symptoms as described in the initial report -- all strongly suggestive of a possible poisoning -- had been left out, according to The Insider.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s been a great job about raising awareness about breast cancer in women, but men are often left out of the conversation.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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