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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The Europeans are shrugging off these comments, if not ignoring them entirely.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Carla says her parents had no idea who might be behind the robberies and were surprised the thieves had ignored the millions of dollars’ worth of paintings.—
Jennifer Cannon,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps pitchers and umpires are simply adjusting to the new technology, and by midsummer any early kinks will be forgotten.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For the best-tasting sandwich, be sure to line both sides of the bun with mayonnaise, and don’t forget a crunchy, cool layer of thick-cut pickles.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Before Poeltl can complete the double-team, Towns looks to the 3-point line then rifles a right-handed pass over his own head to Bridges for the easy two under the rim.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Famously passed over by American Idol producers, Amber Riley shows off her stellar pipes in the role of resident high school diva Mercedes Jones, always competing with Rachel Berry for the top spot in the glee club.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Slur (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slur%20%28over%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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