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As the poet, Lloyd Riggins conveys deep sensitivity in the carriage of his body, the way he lists and sways as others walk by, unnoticing.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2017

“Come and see, come quickly,” the boy was saying, eager and unnoticing.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

I hushed them as best I could, throwing a reproachful glance at my husband for his careless words, but he was unnoticing, sunk in hatred and helplessness.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

But the well-groomed Herbert strode down the long aisle unnoticing and took possession of the section he had secured as if he owned the road.

From Exit Betty by Hill, Grace Livingston

Twice Anton had to jerk on the tow-rope to jolt Ross awake, for, unnoticing, he was heading for deep water.

From The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis