- present participle of shun.
shunning
Example Sentences
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Buyers are also largely shunning markets in the Sun Belt, which has led to price cuts across many metro areas, particularly in Florida and Texas.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Others accused them of romanticising self isolation and encouraging an "air of cosy defeatism" by shunning social connections.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The 2019-founded company builds AI models for businesses and governments, shunning the consumer applications explored by its giant American rivals.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Some investors are shunning private-credit funds, but billions of dollars are still flowing into funds with a big software exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
It was the first time I had openly mentioned the shunning to her.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
