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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The Times writer also ignores other aspects of the Iranian threat.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026 -
But this indignation ignores what Chalamet was actually saying.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
13 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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Doubs is seven years younger, should be a little cheaper and is already well-versed in the Shanahan offense, especially catching passes over the crowded middle.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 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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“Slurs (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurs%20%28over%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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