shunned
Example Sentences
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Newsom, however, has largely shunned new tax increase proposals.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Individuals all over the country were fired from their jobs, shunned, ostracized and run out of town for insufficient reverence for Kirk on social media.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026
She asked not to be named or pictured over fears she would be shunned by her neighbours.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Kim has so far largely shunned efforts to resume top-level diplomatic dialogue.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
She caught Siobhan trying to sit with Lian, Samaira, and Clare only to be shunned.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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