as in to miss out
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That might ultimately mean some beloved relatives will miss out on a special occasion—certainly a downside to the child-free policy, but one that the couple likely weighed before making such an important decision.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2025 -
This week’s development continued a rough offseason for the Blue Jays, who missed out on star free agents including Soto, Corbin Burnes and Roki Sasaki.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The offer excludes add-ons, extras, substitutions, Kid's Pizzas, gluten-free, taxes, and fees, and is not valid with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery, the company said.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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But not for trans people in these circumstances; they still get excluded.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The fabric is incredibly smooth and light, which keeps air flowing and prevents chafing.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2025
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The property is zoned for agricultural use and is on Prop A lands, meant to conserve agricultural lands and prevent urban sprawl.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Making maps is about making decisions about what to omit and what to include.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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Before baking, sprinkle with 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and omit the powdered sugar in Step 3.—
Anna Theoktisto,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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On the other other hand, the fact there isn’t such a treaty doesn’t preclude the state from honoring specific extradition requests depending on the crime.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Given their deep pockets, the Red Sox still don't have a ton of long-term deals that would preclude them from being the highest bidder for Guerrero's services and his bat would age beautifully in Fenway Park.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Leave (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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