glossed over

Example Sentences

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While they may not have lost as big a proportion of their seats as they did in the rest of England and Wales, these results in the capital cannot be glossed over.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Yet the rosy picture they painted glossed over potential adverse effects—which some influencers themselves experienced.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The new awareness is the latest indication that the detente has largely glossed over a rivalry between the U.S. and China that is only beginning.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Bass glossed over questions about Caruso’s past criticisms of her, saying the “goal is restoring and healing this community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

“Ever since my run-in with that cop, I’ve been on high alert. Noticing stuff I would’ve glossed over or tried to ignore before.”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone