shunned
Example Sentences
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One of those faces new to me belonged to Charles R., who I was advised by second period had “the cooties” and must therefore, on pain of social suicide, be shunned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Pyongyang has repeatedly shunned efforts by the South Korean government to improve relations, calling Seoul its most "hostile" adversary.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The early electric Mustang models were shunned by some but have become popular.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Two reasons Michelangelo shunned Raphael were his youth and good looks.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Poor Bell was shunned and looked upon by the whole community as a murderer.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
