not including him

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "not including him" 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 team consists of five members, not including him."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

8 human-written examples

Or with the league for not including him on the All-Star ballot.

The New York Times - Sports

Prosecutors could add Mr. Mazzo as a defendant later, but not including him now is puzzling because the S.E.C. civil complaints have virtually all the information recited in the indictment.

The New York Times

When it was Stanton's turn, the president apologized profusely for not including him among the names of the Texans and joked that he was going to have to fire his speechwriter.

The New York Times - Sports

The Premier League has responded to criticism of Mark Clattenburg's refereeing during Liverpool's 2-1 win in the Merseyside derby on Saturday by not including him on the rota of matches for next weekend.

The Guardian - Sport

On Monday Whittington, a former Australian soldier, said through his lawyer he was "very sorry for what happened" but he accused Nine of abandoning him by not including him in a deal under which Faulkner and the Nine crew were released on bail.

The Guardian

Ferguson later apologised to Park Ji-sung for not including him in the matchday squad.

Wikipedia

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

52 human-written examples

The three All-American teams of the United States Basketball Writers Association did not include him.

The New York Times - Sports

Baylor said he understood why the Mets did not include him in their managerial search.

The New York Times - Sports

The people seem to move according to natural law; they do not include him in their lives.

The New Yorker

Yet supporters were not treated to their first appearance of the former Dutch international, as George Burley did not include him in his squad.

Independent

Épernon then carried out the minor coup d'état that made Marie de Médicis regent for Henry's infant son Louis XIII, but she did not include him in her government.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "not including him" to clearly specify an exception within a group or list. For instance, "All members are invited, not including him."

Common error

Avoid ambiguity by clearly defining who or what is being excluded when using "not including him". Otherwise, it might cause confusion as to who the exclusion applies to.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "not including him" functions as a prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating an exception or exclusion. As noted by Ludwig AI, it is grammatically correct. Examples show it used to specify individuals omitted from lists or groups.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

80%

Wiki

12%

Science

8%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "not including him" is a grammatically sound and generally accepted prepositional phrase used to specify an exclusion. Although Ludwig AI confirms its correctness, its usage is relatively rare and primarily found in news and media contexts. While suitable for general communication, more formal situations might call for alternatives like "exclusive of him". When using the phrase, ensure clarity regarding who or what is being excluded to avoid ambiguity.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

excluding him

This alternative uses a gerund to convey the same meaning of leaving someone out.

not counting him

This option suggests not taking someone into account or consideration.

omitting him

This alternative uses a gerund indicating the act of intentionally leaving someone out.

leaving him out

This is a more direct and informal way of saying someone is not included.

without his inclusion

This phrase uses a noun form to indicate the absence of someone from a group.

exclusive of him

This is a more formal way of saying someone is not included in a group.

aside from him

This phrase indicates that the statement applies to everyone else but not to him.

barring him

This alternative indicates that someone is being prevented from being included.

except for him

This option specifies an exception, setting someone apart from a general inclusion.

discounting him

This option suggests that someone's contribution or presence is not being valued or considered.

FAQs

How can I rephrase "not including him" for variety?

You can use alternatives such as "excluding him", "without his inclusion", or "except for him" to add variety to your writing.

Is "not including him" appropriate for formal writing?

While grammatically correct, "not including him" can be used in formal writing. For an even more formal tone, consider "exclusive of him".

What's the difference between "excluding him" and "not including him"?

The phrases "excluding him" and "not including him" are largely interchangeable. "Excluding him" might sound slightly more concise in some contexts.

When should I use "not including him" instead of "including everyone else"?

Use "not including him" when you want to specifically highlight the exclusion of one person from a group. "Including everyone else" is better when you want to emphasize the inclusion of a larger group, implicitly excluding others.