as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
the firm conviction that we should never blink at any instances of plagiarism, whether in academia or in commercial publishing
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Having said that, beachgoers have already been ignoring signs and fencing to get to the beach, especially on weekends.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025 -
Similarly, while some food stamp provisions remain, the narrative ignores the potential for reduced access for others, including children and pregnant women, under changes to eligibility.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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On the other side, Israel’s demolition and occupation of much of Gaza has made Palestinians all the less willing to reconcile with and forgive Israel.—
DANIEL BYMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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Part of the cost of replacing lead lines in New London is being covered by a $6.9 million federal loan, a portion of which will be forgiven.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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Through intimate and silent visuals, the film explores the quiet resilience of those who are overlooked.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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For instance, receiving a recognition award at an annual meeting typically does little to nothing to counteract the experience of being overlooked and dismissed on the daily.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Cruz later explained on Instagram Robert Anthony Cruz isn’t letting a live TV mishap keep him down!—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Trump has the power to pardon Maxwell fully as well as to commute her prison sentence.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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In May, Trump pardoned Sittenfeld, restoring his rights and ability to run for office again.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
16 July 2025
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“Blink (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink%20%28at%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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