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ignorance

[ig-ner-uhns] / ˈɪg nər əns /




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It is alarming that we live in a moment of widespread ignorance that CPS caseworkers, like all fallible government officials, are bound by the Constitution.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Otherwise, public schools would be forced to leave children in ignorance of a large swath of the Western tradition: David and Goliath?

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

Viewed in this way, rooting for your country’s national soccer team doesn’t imply blind loyalty to your country or ignorance of its flaws.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

Speaking to the inquiry, Rowland's cousin Dr Andrea Hughes said there had been more than five decades of "ignorance, poor leadership, parochialism and arrogance" in relation to the investigation.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

He showed the janitor his ID, but claimed ignorance on the other two boys’ identities.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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