shunned

Example Sentences

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This, he says, is the result of growing up in a family that wasn’t emotional and shunned feelings.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Activist investors, once shunned by Japanese management, have gained more mainstream recognition over the years as the government has pressed companies to communicate better with investors and to improve capital efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Newsom, however, has largely shunned new tax increase proposals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

She asked not to be named or pictured over fears she would be shunned by her neighbours.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

“She was shunned by the others in our village,” I said.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi