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snub

[snuhb] / snʌb /


NOUN
insult; rebuff
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And First Lady Melania Trump decided to stay at home, an unusual snub of such a high-level event.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Spain's colonisation of Mexico has become a thorny issue in recent years, prompting calls for an apology and an apparent diplomatic snub.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Raleigh said after the Arozarena snub that he meant no disrespect to his teammate and that he’s simply trying to put on a game face for an international competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

But greater awareness does seem possible, notwithstanding the academy’s snub this year.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Addison walked on all fours with his snub nose in \ y\\j the air while the man-thing called Grunt scampered around us like a psychotic puppy.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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