out of the loop
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If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
Almost seven years on from what happened at Greenvale, and more than seven months on from the last court date, Mr Bradley and Mr Currie said the families feel out of the loop.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
Though my mood elevates with decreased smartphone usage, it diminishes when returning to group chats with friends who have made plans, leaving me feeling out of the loop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
Wiles has reportedly already been kept out of the loop on key personnel picks.
From Salon • Nov. 15, 2024
His arm snakes out of the loop in mine.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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