ignorance
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While I was sleeping in blissful ignorance, chaos was unfolding at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
The most we can offer is our voices, actions and constant vigilance; to refuse ignorance together and demand accountability as a community.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Earlier this week, Israel's football governing body accused Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimmson of "ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity" regarding comments he made about facing Israel.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Another Kushner faux pas, this one perhaps reflecting his ignorance of European history: “There is no such thing in the world as forever enemies or forever allies.”
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
“But we don’t know the song of the cave,” I said, looking around at my sisters for confirmation of our ignorance.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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Graduation Gems, 2016
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