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shun

[shuhn] / ʃʌn /


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“This is kind of normal operating procedure. When people get very heady, there’s a speculative tone to the markets. People forget about dividends,” and shun them in the belief they can’t grow, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

The government has already urged big tech firms to shun some Nvidia chips over cybersecurity and other concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Whether you celebrate or shun the sprouts at Christmas, the success of this little green veg is highly dependent on the weather.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Unless your mom’s budget-conscious philosophy of making everything from scratch led her to shun most pre-fab meals, as mine did.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025

“How do you explain your grades? It’s unlikely anyone is helping you. You’re brand-new, and other students naturally shun new kids, so they wouldn’t be helping you.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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