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as in disregarded
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
although the movie is a cinematic tour de force, one can't ignore the fact that it seriously distorts history
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Recent Examples of ignored
Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
The Legislature should also consider the fact that Florida’s public integrity laws are all too frequently ignored.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Our requests went unanswered and the grantees’ appeals were ignored.
—Sylvia Chou, STAT, 10 Jan. 2026
Authorities said Sutton ignored multiple commands to comply and resisted detention.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The background checks on Cook, if in fact there were any, were totally ignored.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Lines could be tested, reinterpreted, or ignored.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
But most of the committee’s recommendations were ignored in developing the latest dietary guidelines.
—Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
How could their smash burger be ignored?
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Even humble fiber, often ignored in favor of flashy nutrients, plays a massive role.
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This time, the group contended that San Diego’s supplemental analysis of the visual and neighborhood character impacts of taller buildings, prepared in advance of the 2022 ballot measure, disregarded other consequential environmental factors.—
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Young’s warnings were eventually disregarded, with Mara, the younger brother of team president and CEO John Mara, returning to the organization as vice president of player evaluation in 2003 after a decade-long sabbatical.—
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Home décor that’s often overlooked?—
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Additionally, Capra says customizing your hardware is one detail that shouldn't be overlooked to add warmth through personalization.—
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The narrative highlights the growing, unseen populations of lonely and neglected individuals, shedding light on a vital but often ignored aspect of public care.—
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Over six years, Papp and Archie fostered 120 dogs and cats, and the owner said Archie was a major reason some of the most neglected and frightened animals went on to live full and happy lives.—
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And he’d been effectively frozen-out by an offense that forgot how to move the ball.—
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Prime Members can unlock exclusive deals on anything Santa forgot to leave under the tree, with prices starting at just $7.—
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering, UEL researcher Daehyun Kim explained that SCARABS focuses on exploration reliability rather than experimental payloads.—
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Night vision goggles worn by the pilot and hoist operator give a tube of vision, explained Atkins.—
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Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months.—
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The term separation of powers has become a quaint concept from a forgotten Constitution.—
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Butker, who entered the season as one of the NFL’s top kickers, missed five kicks over his next seven halves of football.—
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The city reversed course and put the matter out to bid but ultimately rejected a proposal by Nikki Beach after saying its representatives missed a deadline to submit documents.—
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Ryan pardoned four death row inmates, resulting in the release of three.—
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The scholar has been pardoned by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the security agency said.—
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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