shunned
Example Sentences
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One of those faces new to me belonged to Charles R., who I was advised by second period had “the cooties” and must therefore, on pain of social suicide, be shunned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Pyongyang has repeatedly shunned efforts by the South Korean government to improve relations, calling Seoul its most "hostile" adversary.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The early electric Mustang models were shunned by some but have become popular.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Two reasons Michelangelo shunned Raphael were his youth and good looks.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
That night he feasted with the Stone Crows and Moon Brothers in the Small Hall, though he shunned the wine for once.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
