disregard
verb (used with object)
to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore.
have been disregarding
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present perfect progressiveof disregard.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The mostly young protesters have been disregarding the pandemic threat and restrictions on public gatherings intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2020
The mostly young protesters have been disregarding the pandemic threat and a ban on public gatherings larger that five people intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 3, 2020
They have been disregarding Presidents for years, both Democratic and Republican.
From Time Magazine Archive
