leave out
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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The Education Department initially classified only 11 fields as professional, leaving out areas including nursing, physical therapy and education.
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Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
When Guthrie saw that the names of the deportees were left out of the Associated Press news story, he was moved to write the song.
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Steve Appleford,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
Olmo returns in attacking midfield as Mikel Merino is left out of the starting lineup.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
When Guthrie saw that the names of the deportees were left out of the Associated Press news story, he was moved to write the song.
—
Steve Appleford,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
Olmo returns in attacking midfield as Mikel Merino is left out of the starting lineup.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for leave out
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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