Example Sentences

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The most scandalous oversight made by the Tony nominating committee was ignoring Laurie Metcalf’s nuanced and moving performance in the play, so central to its subtle strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In one email sent to the ITF on March 18, a seafarer said the ship's operator was ignoring crews' requests to leave, arguing that there were no flights from Iraq and refusing alternative routes.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The council had argued it was not required to meet the cost of supported holidays, but it was ultimately found that the local authority was ignoring a key element of the brothers' needs.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

John gave me grief about my schedule, implying that I was ignoring him in favor of my career.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2023

I was ignoring the whole thing, almost as if I thought it might go away.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman