shunned
Example Sentences
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But one aspect of a fair justice system is for wrongdoers to face proportionate consequences—not to be shunned forever, but to be expected to own up, make amends, and, sometimes, pay a penalty.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
There is some concern that REITs, known for their relatively high dividend yields, will be shunned by some income-seeking investors, given worries that stubborn inflation will lead to higher interest rates.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Simply by earning his way on to the Lakers roster five years ago, Reaves has been a great role model for everyone who has ever been ignored or shunned or marginalized.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The answers come in Rowan Jacobsen’s “In Defense of Sunlight,” a corrective to the claim that the sun is something to be shunned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
That was the first time I ever shunned her for a whole night.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
