as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
a documentary that slurs over certain important facts as it offers a very biased case for a conspiracy theory
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So many of us are conditioned since childhood to believe that prioritizing ourselves is selfish, which compels us to ignore our inner voice.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
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Issues with citations and publisher control The CJR researchers also uncovered evidence suggesting some AI tools ignored Robot Exclusion Protocol settings, which publishers use to prevent unauthorized access.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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Prescriptions: Aside from your pill bottles don’t forget your eyeglasses or contact lenses.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Odegaard lifted a pass over their heads and into his path.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Full moons in 2025 After the total lunar eclipse passes over Kansas City, viewers will have 10 more chances to see a full moon this year.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Slur (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slur%20%28over%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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