as in isolated
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
cold-shouldered by his old friends after his family had lost all of its money
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This time around, even critics were convinced, joining in with libidinous fans to praise the blood-sucking second season, which was recently nominated for two Critics Choice Awards after being largely snubbed by voting bodies last year.—
Elaina Patton,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024 -
Shortlist snubs and surprises could be early indicators of which movies are building momentum and might be headed toward big Oscar hauls—and which movies might be snubbed on Oscar nominations morning.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2024
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For years, Drake slighted Lamar in his music.—
Joe Mathews,
The Mercury News,
13 Dec. 2024
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As a result, they’re feeling slighted by the lack of appreciation and send a heated text your way.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 Dec. 2024
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Despite barely being old enough to attend kindergarten, Cole was already cutting his teeth with a game that some have deemed to be the hardest of all time.—
Patricia Hernandez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2025
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Averaging 20 points per game in December was not cutting it.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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