shunning
Example Sentences
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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
Buyers are also largely shunning markets in the Sun Belt, which has led to price cuts across many metro areas, particularly in Florida and Texas.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
I remember thinking her diatribe about the injustice of Hester Prynne’s shunning would segue into the cruelties Charles faced with the goal of inspiring someone to defy the blacklist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
School continued to be a minefield, with kids shunning and mocking me, and I dreaded going there every day.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
