1
as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance
the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity
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as in conceals
to keep secret or shut off from view
the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound
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The truck ignores lousy roads, delivering a smooth ride on pavement or dirt.Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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But this narrow view of leadership ignores the quiet strengths that introverts bring to the table.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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The mist hides nothing, leaves us.Elizabeth Metzger, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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In the film, a scientist (Duhamel) steals an experiment and hides off the grid in Europe to prevent it from becoming weaponized.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps that explains what has motivated Henson to wear so many hats throughout her career.Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Partisanship only partly explains the difference.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
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This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Papers over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papers%20over. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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