turn a blind eye
Example Sentences
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"We cannot ignore or turn a blind eye to the issue of security," she said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
It’s easy to turn a blind eye when much of the mining and manufacturing takes place in Africa, Asia or South America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
But at the same time, the law can’t allow them to turn a blind eye to their children’s problems.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
I’m sort of terrified, but I also feel like I need to not turn a blind eye to it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Most of the Peacekeepers turn a blind eye to the few of us who hunt because they're as hungry for fresh meat as anybody is.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
