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excluding through
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "excluding through" is not commonly used in written English and may lead to confusion.
It could be used in contexts where you want to specify that something is not included by means of a certain method or process, but it is not a standard expression. Example: "The report covers all expenses, excluding through the use of personal funds."
Science
News & Media
Formal & Business
Alternative expressions(20)
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1 human-written examples
This may make sense for Canada or Australia, whose historical majority culture was an ancestral Britishness that had strongly racial connotations, excluding through their immigration and citizenship policies all Asians or Africans well into the 1960s, and even longer in Australia.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
A two-bed apartment sleeping four is from £350 per week, flights excluded, through Fleewinter.
News & Media
And yet we control who uses the brand all the time: we nudge through product design (eg moisturiser in a grey packet is for men); and exclude through pricing strategies (eg Bentley is for rich people).
News & Media
All papers were exported and duplicates were excluded through the Excel 2010 (Microsoft Corp., Seattle, WA, USA).
Of these articles, 401 were excluded through titles and abstracts, leaving 58 articles for further evaluation.
However, in this case, more vehicles are excluded through admission control and they can experience starvation.
However, other vehicles excluded through admission control cannot transmit data at all.
Possible organic causes of headache were excluded through a general and a neurological examination and if needed complementary exams.
The principal components meeting the artifact's sensor topography were then manually selected and excluded through orthogonal projection [39].
To some extent, irrelevant members are excluded through the visibility and definition of the categories of organizations present in ZGC.
On purpose of overcoming such weaknesses, CT analysis was performed to prevent nerve injury, and some cases with severe bone defect were excluded through judicious case selection [17].
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "excluding through", ensure the context clearly indicates the specific method or process by which something is being excluded to avoid ambiguity.
Common error
Avoid using "excluding through" in casual or informal writing. Simpler alternatives like "excluding" or "not including" are often more appropriate and sound more natural.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "excluding through" functions as a prepositional phrase that modifies a verb or noun, indicating a method or means by which something is excluded. Ludwig shows that it is not frequently used, but understandable in specific contexts.
Frequent in
Science
65%
News & Media
20%
Formal & Business
15%
Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "excluding through" is a prepositional phrase used to specify the method by which something is excluded. While grammatically acceptable, it is not a commonly used phrase and may sound somewhat formal or scientific. Ludwig indicates it's better to use it when the exclusion method needs emphasis. Simpler alternatives like "excluding" or "excluding via" may often be more appropriate. The phrase's primary contexts are in science, news, and formal business settings. When writing, ensure that the method of exclusion is clear to avoid ambiguity. Despite its infrequent appearance, it is useful for clear and concise communication when context demands precision.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
excluding via
Uses a different preposition to indicate the method of exclusion.
by excluding
Rephrases to emphasize the act of excluding as the method.
through exclusion
Nominalizes the exclusion, making it the subject of the preposition.
excluding by means of
More formal and explicit about the method of exclusion.
through a process of elimination
Specifies the process as a method of excluding.
by way of exclusion
Emphasizes the path or route through which exclusion occurs.
using exclusion
Focuses on 'exclusion' as the tool or method being utilized.
excluding by employing
Highlights the active use of exclusion through a specific mechanism.
through selective omission
Specifies the process as a deliberate act of omitting certain elements.
in virtue of exclusion
A more formal and less common way to indicate exclusion as the reason or basis.
FAQs
How can I use "excluding through" in a sentence?
Use "excluding through" to specify a method or process by which something is not included. For instance, "The study covers all participants, excluding through random selection those with pre-existing conditions".
What are some alternatives to "excluding through"?
You can use alternatives like "excluding via", "by excluding", or "through exclusion" depending on the context.
Is "excluding through" grammatically correct?
While grammatically sound, "excluding through" is not the most common phrasing. Ludwig AI suggests it is acceptable but advises considering simpler alternatives for clarity.
When is it best to use "excluding through" versus a simpler alternative?
Use "excluding through" when you want to emphasize the specific method of exclusion. If the method is not important, a simpler phrase like "excluding" or "not including" may be preferable.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
3.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested