ignoring

Example Sentences

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On Monday, the climate-vulnerable Alliance of Small Island States said countries could not keep ignoring "the elephant in the room" and warned that anything short of winding down fossil fuels was "papering over the cracks".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Of course, ignoring the problem won’t make it go away.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The most scandalous oversight made by the Tony nominating committee was ignoring Laurie Metcalf’s nuanced and moving performance in the play, so central to its subtle strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Another accuses Sir Tony of ignoring what voters actually want their politicians to deliver, adding: "This is why so many people are angry and disengaged."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"He has the map of the Mountain," Jiller said again to Strong Jonn, ignoring the exclamations of the crowd.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda