shunned
Example Sentences
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Political parties have traditionally shunned meddling in races where they lack a candidate of their own, experts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Facing stiff competition for market share and looking for relevance, Paze is turning to an unlikely group—the holdouts and technophobes who have so far shunned digital wallets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
But the sell-out event, which cost £44 a ticket, shunned the long-standing belief that red wine is only properly served when at room temperature.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Once she settles in, the girl befriends other spirits and wins them over with her acceptance and understanding — including a few shunned by everyone else, like the famous No-Face.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Even at the Wall, it was common knowledge that Stannis Baratheon had shunned his wife for years.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
