Windows 11 How can I remove a folder from OneDrive sync (without deleting it)

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Hello,I have a 4GB Virtual Machines folder in my Documents folder, and OneDrive is complaining and sending notifications every 10 minutes.I read on the support articles on how to remove a folder from sync, but all that does is delete the folder from my computer and keep it in OneDrive...How can I stop OneDrive from syncing a specific folder without deleting it?I did check the settings, and in 'Back up important PC folders to OneDrive', there's only the option to stop backing up the entire Documents folder, not one folder.(also how does this make sense?)

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