as in ignoring
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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There are ways that Chalamet can pick himself back up, perhaps most of all by ignoring the specter of the statue, doing the work and being part of an ensemble once again.—
Josh Spiegel,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026 -
And that will mean ignoring a whole lot of noise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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On one hand, no one ever wants to repeat the Dolphins’ sin of passing over Drew Brees in free agency in 2006.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The software simulates wind passing over the avatar, computational fluid dynamics calculate how much resistance there is — and how tweaking a skater’s form alters that.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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If paperwork or costs feel daunting, ask a mentor for guidance — take notes to avoid forgetting anything.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Robinson spoke to Kimmel about the nomination and the band’s new music, as well as his ongoing issue of forgetting his lyrics onstage.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Slurring (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurring%20%28over%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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