as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
a documentary that slurs over certain important facts as it offers a very biased case for a conspiracy theory
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Wallen briefly hugged the actress but seemed to ignore the rest of the cast and quickly walked past view of the camera.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025 -
Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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But do not forget to order the beloved DK bacon maple bar.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
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Performances from more than 40 artists, including headliners Post Malone, Stevie Nicks and Noah Kahan, along with a variety of food and retail vendors made, for an exciting weekend guests won’t soon forget.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2025
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The mixed fragments pass over rotating screens that remove cardboard and paper, allowing heavier materials, including plastics, metals and glass, to continue along the sorting line.—
Alex Jordan,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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The bombers executed a low pass over Osan Air Base before leaving the South Korean airspace.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Slur (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slur%20%28over%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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