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close-minded



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Between songs, the camera cut to Jackson, who took on the voice of white America and parroted things that close-minded critics might say about the first solo rap artist to perform at the Super Bowl.

From Salon Feb. 10, 2025

They leave out that Jim is also selfish, close-minded and flaky: a conversational tyrant who controls the volume of every chat.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 2, 2025

Today marks the release of Beyoncé’s eighth solo album, “Cowboy Carter,” a sprawling celebration of country music and a saucy rebuttal to its most close-minded gatekeepers.

From New York Times Mar. 29, 2024

She believes students take this messaging to heart, and it can leave them feeling close-minded about math.

From Seattle Times Aug. 29, 2023

We may face a lot of close-minded people along the way.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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