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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People's Liberation Army troops under Mao's control either ignored the violence or offered support to the insurrectionists while the country descended into lawlessness and retribution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Its 40 mph speed limit is largely ignored, as are no left turn signs.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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To look a professor who forgot the classroom and decided to dress in style, break up the seriousness of your look with an unexpected detail—the kind of accent that transforms a simple garment into something with character.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2026
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Faith never forgot to be moved by the people behind her policies.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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Since being elected to the board in 2021, Foley has been passed over for the top position multiple times.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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For years, Better Call Saul fans watched as Rhea Seehorn was passed over despite her astonishing portrayal of Kim Wexler on the beloved drama.—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Slurred (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurred%20%28over%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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