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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But in the 1990s, when social practice art was gaining traction within European museums (especially in the United Kingdom), most Latin American institutions were ignoring that development, which remained limited to underground networks.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025 -
And no, not because Disney is ignoring him or passing him over.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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According to data from Statista, the average amount of student debt forgiven by the PSLF program was $63,826 per borrower.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Wisconsin voters could be forgiven for having a sense of déjà vu this year.—
Anya van Wagtendonk,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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The space features 30-foot ceilings and glass windows that overlook the East River.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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About the same number will fill the outdoor patio overlooking the Boise Greenbelt and a large, tranquil pond surrounded by vegetation.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ray explained that the ProAngle Wig stands out in its design made for instant wear, made with high-quality manufacturing and higher density compared to others on the market.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Trump pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who spent eight years in prison on multiple corruption charges, including scheming to sell a vacant Senate seat.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tarrio was pardoned by Trump after he was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Blink (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink%20%28at%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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