as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
the firm conviction that we should never blink at any instances of plagiarism, whether in academia or in commercial publishing
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The controversy surrounding the transition blush technique is just another example of how easily, in many different fields and industries, Black women’s contributions go ignored, overlooked and erased.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026 -
Educators play a crucial role in our society, and the affordability crisis among America’s teachers can no longer be ignored.—
Randi Weingarten,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Our room promised nothing short of bliss, equipped with a soaking tub, open shower, king bed, private jacuzzi, and patio that overlooked acres of lush greenery and the famous Whale Tail Beach.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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The Indigenous Setlist aims to dismantle even more preconceived notions about Native and Indigenous artists who are often overlooked despite their continued success.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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This massive financial scaling is justified by intense business momentum.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Routine matters might be handled internally or deferred, while more significant issues justified the cost of external counsel.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Carter pardoned Vietnam draft dodgers, signed the Camp David Accords, 1gave away the Panama Canal for $1, and created the Department of Energy and the Department of Education.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The pardon covered any and all federal offenses, dating back to 2014; the President preëmptively pardoned several other family members as well.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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“Blinked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blinked%20%28at%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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