"In the past, the city has gone out of its way to exclude resident participation," she said.

Islamic countries simply cannot build 21st-century economies on seventh-century scripture, not least because that would exclude economic participation by half the population.

Difference feminists believe that such laws not only ignore these important differences, but also can exclude participation of women in the world.

To the vocal annoyance of some scientists, the White House decided to exclude foreign participation.

"I am still a soldier, even if my rank excludes direct participation in combat."

Things should be expedited, but don't exclude participation by the public.

Prospects had seemed bright, but the Burmese did not have internal capacity and had excluded foreign participation.

Goals were to change the relationship between government and society, foster social reconciliation, exclude paternalism, promote participation, and endorse real development projects.

Although many ceremonies exclude female involvement or participation, they are a large part of the preparation.

There are dozens of ailments or sleep disorders that exclude participation in Dr. Czeisler's study.