ignoring

Example Sentences

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Exercising some muscles while ignoring others is a common cause of injury, and any trainer worth their salt will advise fitness enthusiasts to balance their routine.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

That’s easier said than done — and if ignoring the market’s volatility is impossible, you should turn off the financial news altogether.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Enter facial recognition: can it resolve the debate, pulling out the true image from the collection, with no human bias and by ignoring existing labels?

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He is in a brute profession with a brute standard—winning, period—and a long tradition of ignoring all sorts of regrettable employee behavior so long as the victories continue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

But on he drove, ignoring or not bothering to worry about the looks she threw at him filled with confusion and curiosity.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith