as in ignored
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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According to a passenger who spotted her aboard the plane, the congressional representative had ignored a friendly greeting from the economy-cabin flier.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Sometimes, they’d be turned away, and other times, ignored.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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If tariffs really are going to crush the economy, someone forgot to tell the nation’s small businesses!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Leichman forgot the baby was in the car and headed home instead.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
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Leonhard had a long playing career in the NFL, but coached seven years in college at Wisconsin before eventually landing in Denver after getting passed over for the head job at UW in 2022.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Slurred (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurred%20%28over%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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