snub

Example Sentences

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That's how so called phubbing - unintentionally snubbing someone in favour of your phone -creeps into everyday moments.

From BBC

But there will always be snubs, surprises and heated debates within the nominations.

From Los Angeles Times

I assumed that slogan held a special meaning for the “I Love LA” creator and star – and it does, but not for any reasons having to do with snubbing NYC.

From Salon

A health panel discussed harmful chemicals and vaccines—families should decide what is right for them, the speakers agreed—and snubbed the “idolatry” of longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spending the next 10 years lamenting Madigan’s potential snub would be nothing more than reductive, implying that her work is only worthy if it’s awarded by stuffy voters who maintain little respect for horror, anyway.

From Salon