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be oblivious to



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They also note that their superiors may be oblivious to the parallel conversations that are now a key part of meeting culture.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 28, 2025

It’s not too surprising that those who don’t bear the scars of empire or colonization would be oblivious to its harms, especially given that history isn’t widely taught.

From Seattle Times Sep. 19, 2022

We don’t want judges to be cowed by public opinion, but that doesn’t mean they should be oblivious to or insulated from the effects of their decisions.

From Washington Post Sep. 17, 2021

“But once you think about it, you can’t be oblivious to the obvious. You have to recognize how this country was founded.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2017

I pretended to be oblivious to his intense scrutiny as I unlocked the door, and waved them in ahead of me.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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