turn a blind eye
Example Sentences
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Still, there’s a fear that, if the problem of debt isn’t dealt with, buyers will demand a higher rate on the debt, meaning leaders can’t turn a blind eye forever.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“We therefore cannot afford to turn a blind eye to global overcapacity reaching critical levels.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
But at the same time, the law can’t allow them to turn a blind eye to their children’s problems.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
Ablakwa described the figures as "depressing and frightening," saying Ghana "cannot turn a blind eye to these heartbreaking statistics".
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
There were plenty of directors who would turn a blind eye to her, actors who knew better than to throw rocks in glass houses, who had affairs and passions of their own they kept discreet.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
