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narrow-mindedness



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In a sense, this narrow-mindedness is rational due to the myriad decisions people already juggle.

From Slate ● Dec. 3, 2024

Ms Davis said: "It's very disappointing this has been spoilt for the sake of someone's narrow-mindedness."

From BBC ● May 31, 2023

“It was a term that he associated with narrow-mindedness, with a certain provincialism,” Dr. Brunsman said.

From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 2023

An outspoken political artist, Levit spoke of his devotion to the struggle against prejudice and what he described as national narrow-mindedness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2021

He knew as well as she did that they were making fun of his spats and he was filled with bitterness at the narrow-mindedness of Williamsburg.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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