How to Use leave out in a Sentence

leave out

phrasal verb
  • Didn’t want to make a fuss in case you guys felt left out.
    Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
  • Need a break from pulling dirt and leaves out of your child’s mouth?
    Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Two lone braids were left out of the bun, and their curly ends trailed all the way down to her hips.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 Oct. 2023
  • If the pub scene is not your vibe, you won’t be left out of the St. Paddy’s fun.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
  • But go easy on the barista, and leave out the triple-pump, extra-shot pecan milk.
    Peter Green, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2024
  • How long should rice be left out before putting in the fridge?
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
  • The potential for feeling left out of the group chat peaks around the 21st.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Don’t be left out in the cold without a go-to belted trench coat.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2023
  • They can be left out for up to two hours while serving.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • But what the jingle leaves out is the third piece of bun placed in the middle of the two all-beef patties.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • But what the jingle leaves out is the third piece of bun placed in the middle of the two all-beef patties.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
  • Why were the residents of the area totally left out of the process?
    Teo Armus, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
  • There’s one big tech firm that’s been left out here, of course—Amazon.
    Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 6 June 2023
  • Customer Support You won’t be left out in the cold at any of the casinos on this list.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • But to be left out in the way that you were had to have felt like complete rejection.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Rap was largely left out of the top four prizes, except for Ice Spice’s new artist nod.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Wichers also left out the exchange in his telling of the shooting.
    Mike Hayes, ProPublica, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Cold boots left out in a car constrict and can be difficult to put on.
    Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Typically, the inside of the fruit is left out at the firehouse (not for long) as a snack.
    Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Back at camp, Kenzie cried over being left out of the blindside plan.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
  • Morgan’s isn’t the only big-name U.S. athlete left out of these Olympics.
    Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 26 June 2024
  • No minutiae in these stories is left out as the film builds the legend.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 June 2023
  • The fuzzy boucle exterior comes in bright red and a more subtle white that’s chic enough to leave out all year long.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Many models melt up to 2 inches of snow per hour, and are designed to be left out for the entire winter.
    Carley Thornell, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • But Kast left out a crucial detail: Kast’s podcasters would have to agree to this.
    Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 14 Sep. 2023
  • When thawing chicken, it shouldn’t be left out on the counter for long periods.
    Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Dec. 2023
  • All models reflect choices about what to include and what to leave out.
    Dan Rockmore, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
  • This isn’t the first time she has been left out when her friend group has gotten together outside of school hours.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 July 2024
  • While the use of AI has exploded in the West, much of the rest of the world has been left out of the conversation since most of the technology is trained in English.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 28 Sep. 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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