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But even before it is in force, producers say Western customers have been shunning gemstones from Russia, the world's biggest producer of rough diamonds by volume with 30% of the market.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023

During the past four or five years, automakers have been shunning auto shows as the preferred places to reveal new models.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

Consumers have been shunning electric vehicles which account for only 4% of new vehicle sales in 2021.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2022

Meanwhile, passengers have been shunning railways for decades because fuel is cheap and the road network good.

From Economist • Sep. 11, 2014

Zinaida Fyodorovna in the simplicity of her heart wants me to love what I have been shunning all my life.

From The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories by Garnett, Constance