Example Sentences

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Evidence is mounting that there are broad-based pressures that can’t be ignored.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The previous version of the feature, known as App Intents, was largely ignored by developers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit -- the smartphone.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“I got into it because I was a mom who saw too many families being ignored, too many classrooms falling behind, and too many elected officials unwilling to stand up for our kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I sat with the boys at the table, supposedly helping them with their math, but really I ignored them while I stewed and bit on a thumbnail.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu