tune out
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The case for boring men: Dating in the modern era is a minefield, requiring you to deftly navigate the apps, tune out bad TikTok advice, and contend with the threat of ghosting.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
The real danger isn’t that Terminators walk the earth stalking human prey, but that the people who really are affected tune out because that is what the language surrounding AI encourages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
There is little margin for error or customer dissatisfaction, as disgruntled viewers will tune out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Vance will have to tune out the chatter back in Washington to deliver in negotiations with Iran.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
I tune out some of what Maxine is saying because now it’s starting to sound like something she practiced, something Sabrina told her to say.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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