disregard
verb (used with object)
to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore.
were disregarding
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past progressiveof disregard.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, a growing number of women were disregarding the dress code.
From Reuters ● Sep. 11, 2023
Investigations by The Times and others strongly suggested that small factories in eastern China that were disregarding the global ban were the source.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
Earlier, Mr Morawiecki called for an end to the demonstrations, saying protesters were disregarding "massive risks" from the coronavirus pandemic.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2020
It followed anguished discussions at Watchtower headquarters, with leaders deciding March 20 that knocking on doors would leave the impression that members were disregarding the safety of those they hoped to convert.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2020
"Afraid that you were disregarding the bounds I have laid down for study and the sun for sleep."
From Say and Seal, Volume II by Susan Warner
