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disregard

[dis-ri-gahrd] / ˌdɪs rɪˈgɑrd /




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County prosecutors have used warnings given by officers or others during traffic stops or other incidents to prove defendants showed a disregard for human life.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Administration lawyers didn’t disregard evidence, and the proof is in Haley Van Erem’s disclosure.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

But it does challenge one of the most persistent messages behind that culture: that men who embrace domination and disregard for women can continue winning without consequences.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

This "indicates a lack of caution and disregard for the safety of the patrons," Police General Kittiratt Phanphet said on Monday.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

She thought it might be too soon to be leaving the river, but as she walked on, she sensed him watching her and thought it would be impolite to disregard his directions.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

The Seneca Nation is calling on President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” arguing that the move disregards centuries of Indigenous history and the United States’ treaty obligations.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

“This incident is a grave precedent, and disregards the sensibilities of billions of people around the world who, during this week, look to Jerusalem,” the church leaders said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

SSI provides very modest benefits because its asset limits and income disregards have not been updated in decades.

From MarketWatch Mar. 10, 2026

“This plan disregards the deeply held values of many Catalina residents and visitors,” Hahn said in a Jan. 26 letter.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 3, 2026

Danielle disregards the “Keep Off the Grass!” sign and pulls up a dandelion from the earth.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

"He just completely disregarded the information that they gave," the juror added.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

The report spends its 28 pages documenting instances in which the task force regarded, not disregarded, evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Their concerns were disregarded, prompting most to resign.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

She said that an expert for the prosecution conceded that point and that the data from Grossman’s Mercedes had anomalies and should be disregarded.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

“A lot of our history lies beneath the waves. If we do not retrieve our history ourselves, it will be ‘discovered’ and downplayed or be disregarded and continue to dissolve into nothing.”

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

But when when one looks at his record disregarding those two factors, he measures up very well against several HOF pitchers during his long time in the game.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

The changes also help to assuage potential anxiety operators might have felt about disregarding state and local laws and the lawsuits that result from that disregard for the law.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

He added that Massie had his enemies in the state politics – acquired by not playing nice with local business leaders and disregarding the everyday work of legislating in favour of high-publicity efforts.

From BBC May 20, 2026

Charles Rivkin, the chairman and chief executive of the Motion Picture Association, called on ByteDance to "immediately cease its infringing activity," accusing it of disregarding copyright law that protects creators and underpins millions of jobs.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

“You locked yourself up by disregarding the rules. Kendra, what do you think would be fair?”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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