virtually exclude

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

To exclude something in effect or for all practical purposes, but not formally.

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  • The new regulations virtually exclude small businesses from the market.
  • These policies virtually exclude low-income families from home ownership.
  • The high fees virtually exclude ordinary citizens from accessing legal services.
  • Such requirements virtually exclude anyone without advanced degrees.
  • The system virtually excludes rural communities from broadband access.
  • Current practices virtually exclude part-time workers from benefits.
  • The language barrier virtually excludes immigrants from participation.
  • These costs virtually exclude students from prestigious universities.
  • The proposal would virtually exclude women from combat roles.
  • Economic factors virtually exclude minorities from certain neighborhoods.