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shunning

noun as in ostracism

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This sometimes means investing in things like US stocks and shunning the UK investment which the government is keen on.

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At the funeral, the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein sharply criticized Harris’ decision, and officers began shunning her.

In a 2018 race infamous for its atrocious weather, Stocks remembers shunning social etiquette.

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She accepted there was still a tension between what was perceived by many as a beauty contest and shunning body stereotypes, but urges a different outlook on the contest.

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She added: “This isn’t about shunning others; it’s about turning our pain into purpose and channeling it in a way that unifies and uplifts.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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