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ignorance

[ig-ner-uhns] / ˈɪg nər əns /




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He bragged that he’s led over 130 missions in over 30 nations, but claimed ignorance when asked for details of these daring rescues.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

"Prejudice is based on ignorance," Frank told The Boston Globe in 2011, as he prepared for retirement.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

It’s easy for casual scrollers to live in ignorance, but there remain many factors behind what really, viscerally appeals to the masses at any given moment.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Asked about the deaths, the Mexican president expressed ignorance of the cooperation between these CIA officers and local Chihuahuan authorities and indignation that American forces would operate on Mexican soil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He claims such ignorance gives each dish life, makes it more than the sum of its parts.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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