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ignoring

  • present participle of ignore.

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"I could not have done any of this without her. If I had kept on ignoring it, I might not be here now."

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The secret to human flourishing may be as simple as ignoring Negative Nikki.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

After initially ignoring the protesters, the government has made a delayed attempt to soften its stand.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

A few months ago at the Pasadena City College Swap Meet, Whitley watched Saar pass stall after stall, ignoring all the wrong blues and reds, until something suddenly caught her attention.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Try to protect him from further pain and sorrow by pretending and ignoring?

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young