leave out
Britishverb
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to cause to remain in the open
you can leave your car out tonight
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to omit or exclude
Example Sentences
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So the frightening headlines about declining bond prices leave out the opportunities for income-seeking investors.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
He meanders somewhat, especially toward the book’s end, where each chapter seems to cover a point the author didn’t want to leave out but didn’t know how to put in seamlessly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Chelsea still have 40 senior professionals on their books, so Alonso was forced to leave out a host of players.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Unfortunately, one of the people who paid the ultimate price in this feud is Anna’s coworker, whom she couldn’t leave out of her personal problems.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I’ll leave out a bunch. No matter what strange combinations you leave, they always invent something delicious.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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