look the other way

phrase

: to direct one's attention away from something unpleasant or troublesome

We can't just look the other way while these violations of human rights continue to occur.

Examples of look the other way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Every big investment firm has piled into insurance, turning the risk dial up and printing money for themselves while regulators and ratings agencies looked the other way. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Congress keeps looking the other way as the president engages in unethical behavior. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

With the defense doubling Travis Kelce, Mahomes looked the other way to find wide receiver Jalen Royals on a quick pass. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

Coaches, both winning and losing, point it out every night in preview and postgame media, yet leadership just issues fines and looks the other way. — Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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