as in ignores
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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Many women face unique financial realities, such as career breaks, caregiving, and longer life expectancy, yet most financial advice ignores these factors, which can affect women in ways that differ from those of men, according to NerdWallet's personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The real ocean, of course, ignores those assumptions entirely.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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If a passenger forgets headphones, the airline can sometimes provide free earbuds.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
5 Mar. 2026
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And even host Kristen Bell forgets about the name change.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to Elmhurst police, eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower (I-290) were closed as crews responded to the point where the expressway passes over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, where the 18-wheel semi-truck loaded with plastic was hanging on its side.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rocks absorb energy from compaction as the crawler passes over them.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Slurs (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurs%20%28over%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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