ignoring

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

On Monday, the climate-vulnerable Alliance of Small Island States said countries could not keep ignoring "the elephant in the room" and warned that anything short of winding down fossil fuels was "papering over the cracks".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The train eventually filled up, with highly social creatures now sitting side by side for 30 to 45 minutes, completely ignoring each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Another accuses Sir Tony of ignoring what voters actually want their politicians to deliver, adding: "This is why so many people are angry and disengaged."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A woman heckled the mayor just as he was about to speak and accused city leadership of ignoring concerns of Muslim and Palestinian communities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The badger sneered, as if this were a personal annoyance to him, and disappeared into the bushes, ignoring the chipmunk’s squeaks for help.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman