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ignorant

[ig-ner-uhnt] / ˈɪg nər ənt /


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“It is unconscionable that aircrew and passengers were allowed to fly in that aircraft at that particular moment, ignorant of the danger they were in.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Anyone who said the fund was inoperative because of Blanche’s informal say-so is either ignorant or lying.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

In 2026, Rushdie said violence is the tool of "the unscrupulous using the ignorant" to attack culture.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

“That’s extremely ignorant, because it bypasses the uniqueness between the groups.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

He wanted to stay numb and ignorant and safe.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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