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not including her
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "not including her" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to specify that someone or something is excluded from a group or list. Example: "The total number of participants was ten, not including her."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Wiki
Alternative expressions(2)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
10 human-written examples
Her salary was $3.6 million, but her options totaled $17.1 million in present value, not including her $3.5 million in restricted stock.
News & Media
A few years after she discovered the Ghost Ranch and built her house there, the ranch (not including her property) was sold to the Presbyterian Church, which used it as a conference center.
News & Media
However, in New York, they just loved it, and she picked up six Tonys (not including her ex-husband, Tony Newley)." "Only Burton could have tackled these three major roles on stage at the same time and pulled it off.
News & Media
Back then, she also had endless energy, for riding horses with her two daughters, tending her little flock of rare poultry from the Murray McMurray catalog, giving garden talks around the country, writing books (six, not including her latest) and rushing out to weed (her favorite thing) and divide and prune and plant more, whenever she could.
News & Media
This said, you can't really argue with the Trump approach of self-promotion, and, according to an article in WWD on Wednesday, Ms. Trump is projecting sales of $230 million for her fashion collections this year, not including her fancier jewelry line.
News & Media
With a G2 placing against males in the Group 1 UAE Derby on her resume and a top trainer on her side, Rayya is likely to be sent off at single figures and, with that in mind, I'd advise not including her in wagers at what is likely to be an underlaid price.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
50 human-written examples
"You" did not include her.
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She is also working with TLC on a new show that will not include her family.
News & Media
Theo talks of buying a cemetery plot for the old people, but Hilde knows it does not include her.
News & Media
Although she has immunity from prosecution, the government's list of remaining witnesses did not include her.
News & Media
She was told the reason for the rejection was because she had not included her original passport.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "not including her" to clearly specify exclusions when providing a total or summary. Ensure the context makes it clear why the exclusion is relevant.
Common error
Avoid using "not including her" when it's unclear who "her" refers to or why she's being excluded. Clarity is key; rephrase to eliminate ambiguity and ensure the exclusion's relevance is evident.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "not including her" functions as a prepositional phrase that modifies a noun phrase by specifying an exception or exclusion. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability in written English. It helps to clarify the scope of a statement or calculation.
Frequent in
News & Media
70%
Wiki
10%
Science
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "not including her" serves to exclude a specific person from a group, calculation, or statement. Ludwig AI confirms that it is grammatically correct. It is used across various contexts, with a strong presence in news and media sources. While relatively uncommon, it provides necessary clarity when exclusions are important. When using this phrase, ensure the context is clear and the reason for exclusion is evident to avoid ambiguity. Alternatives like "excluding her" or "aside from her" can be used depending on the desired emphasis.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
excluding her
Focuses directly on the act of leaving someone out.
without her inclusion
Emphasizes the absence of her presence or participation.
her exclusion
Highlights the state of her being excluded.
aside from her
Suggests that she is a separate case or exception.
apart from her
Similar to "aside from her", indicating a distinction.
omitting her
Focuses on the act of leaving her out, usually intentionally.
leaving her out
A more direct and informal way of expressing exclusion.
with her not considered
Emphasizes the act of consciously disregarding her.
disregarding her
Highlights a deliberate act of ignoring her presence or input.
exclusive of her
A more formal or legalistic way to indicate her exclusion.
FAQs
How can I use "not including her" in a sentence?
Use "not including her" to specify that someone is excluded from a count, list, or category. For example, "The total cost is $500, "not including her" share."
What phrases are similar to "not including her"?
Alternatives include "excluding her", "aside from her", or "apart from her". The best choice depends on the specific context.
Is "not including her" formal or informal?
"Not including her" is generally considered neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, alternatives like "exclusive of her" may be more appropriate for very formal writing.
When is it better to use "excluding her" instead of "not including her"?
"Excluding her" and "not including her" are often interchangeable, but "excluding her" might be preferred when emphasizing the act of exclusion, while "not including her" simply states that she isn't part of a total or group.
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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
88%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested