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excluding to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "excluding to" is not correct and usable in written English.
It does not convey a clear meaning and is not a standard expression in English. Example: "The report is excluding to the financial data, which is not relevant to the current analysis."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
Wiking's book does mention that hygge may sometimes feel excluding to outsiders.
News & Media
She's not thought that through: at least as important as it is for people who are excluded to change their mindset is for the people doing the excluding to change theirs too, and maybe do a bit more due diligence on how exclusion works.
News & Media
An innovation of the study was the exclusion of cases with evidence of palliative care in a short period of time before death, in addition to excluding, to the extent possible, expected deaths and deaths of non-cardiac origin.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Nothing like feeling excluded to make a gal prickly.
News & Media
Other invertebrate species were excluded to reduce data variance.
Those that exclude need those that are excluded to be excluded to define them.
News & Media
Dr. Cornel West: No, not to exclude, to downplay and to marginalize.
News & Media
Reviews were excluded to avoid bias.
Science
Children were excluded to avoid inherited biases.
Science
Two additional clinics were excluded to reduce contamination.
Science
Prisoners were excluded to comply with Institutional Review Board requirements.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "excluding to" in your writing. Instead, use the single word "excluding" or a more appropriate alternative such as "not including" for clarity and grammatical correctness.
Common error
Do not use "excluding to" when you mean "excluding". The word "excluding" already functions as a preposition, so adding "to" is redundant and grammatically incorrect. For example, instead of "The price is $50 excluding to taxes", write "The price is $50 excluding taxes."
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "excluding to" is an incorrect prepositional phrase. Ludwig AI indicates that this phrase is not standard in English. The correct form is simply "excluding", which acts as a preposition indicating omission or exception.
Frequent in
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "excluding to" is considered grammatically incorrect in English. As Ludwig AI confirms, it is not a standard or recommended expression. While the intention is generally to indicate something is being left out or not included, it's best to use "excluding", "not including", or another appropriate alternative to ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy in your writing. This is true regardless of the context or the level of formality required.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
excluding
This is a simpler and more direct way to indicate that something is not included.
not including
This phrase clearly indicates that something is being left out or not counted.
with the exclusion of
This is a more formal way to specify that something is not included.
except for
This phrase highlights a specific exception to a general statement.
omitting
This implies a deliberate act of leaving something out.
aside from
This indicates that something is not being considered or is being treated as separate.
discounting
This suggests that something is being disregarded or treated as unimportant.
leaving out
This is a more informal way of saying that something is not included.
without
Using "without" to imply the absence or exclusion of something.
exclusive of
A formal alternative that explicitly states something is not included.
FAQs
What's the correct way to use "excluding" in a sentence?
Use "excluding" followed directly by the noun or noun phrase you're omitting. For example: "The fee is $20, "excluding taxes"" or "All members are invited, "excluding new members"".
What can I say instead of "excluding to"?
Replace "excluding to" with "excluding", "not including", or "with the exception of" for better grammatical accuracy.
Is "excluding to" grammatically correct?
No, "excluding to" is not grammatically correct. The correct term is simply "excluding". The addition of "to" is unnecessary and creates an ungrammatical phrase.
How does "excluding" differ from "including"?
"Excluding" means to leave something out, while "including" means to contain something as part of a whole. They are direct opposites. For example: "The list of attendees, excluding John" versus "The list of attendees, including John".
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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
82%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested