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He hearkened back to the idea of “bond vigilantes,” a famous term coined by economist Ed Yardeni to describe investors who shun debt until yields rise and they get paid more.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Loner Jay has grown up to shun his father’s interests — or anyone’s help, period — an independence that, should he survive, he may come to realize isn’t so different from his dad after all.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

It’s not something to shun and shy away and run away from.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026

You don't need to shun your favourite coffee either just because it's hot - although too much caffeine can make the body produce more urine, and leave you dehydrated.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

"The Milk Men shun him. Khaleesi, do you see the girl in the felt hat? There, behind the fat priest. She is a—" "—cutpurse," finished Dany.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Novack generally shuns them but understands it is a personal preference for those who can afford it.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Rubio, on his first-ever visit to India, flew to Agra and spent 45 minutes at the Taj Mahal with his wife Jeanette, who usually shuns the spotlight.

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

The rapper typically shuns the media, but told the Financial Times while he was on the campaign trail he would be "the candidate for all of Nepal".

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026

However much the shocking destruction of neighborhoods, of favorite haunts and of classic L.A. architecture reminds us to cherish history, L.A. remains a city that cavalierly shuns history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2025

“He shuns the company of all and will see no one,” Horatio said, giving me a regretful look.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

This time he faces a far clearer threat from a student movement that has shunned the mainstream opposition parties.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

To carry out the repatriation plan, he has welcomed Min Aung Hlaing -- previously shunned and credited with ordering the 2017 crackdown that sent legions of Rohingya fleeing to Malaysia in the first place.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Get shunned by your community for your actions.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026

Political parties have traditionally shunned meddling in races where they lack a candidate of their own, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

If I held them out to save Peeta because I knew I would be shunned if I came back without him, then I am despicable.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

The second store bought about a dozen similar records for $2 each, again shunning the other categories.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

But like many US universities, his institution is shunning AI detection software.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

The First Amendment prevents government censorship, but one reason there are social penalties, including criticism, shunning and firing for hateful rhetoric, is that it is not, in fact, harmless.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

Traditionally, he says, men "almost need a bit of a scare" to start trying to shed the pounds, seeing it as something private and shunning the more social approach some women prefer, like slimming clubs.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

I had apologized to them all for shunning them after the accident, and they had all acted as if nothing had ever happened.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam