- present participle of shun.
shunning
Example Sentences
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But like many US universities, his institution is shunning AI detection software.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The First Amendment prevents government censorship, but one reason there are social penalties, including criticism, shunning and firing for hateful rhetoric, is that it is not, in fact, harmless.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
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
Nor would he sit back, proud and fierce, shunning them in return.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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