ignorance
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The result is a society imbued with ignorance, indifference and even disdain for individuals wrestling with intersecting challenges of aging and cognitive impairment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
With this intimate, painful epiphany, the show’s larger parable about obligingly submitting to ahistorical ignorance is blunted with a spiritually benevolent ideal.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
Speaking to the inquiry, Rowland's cousin Dr Andrea Hughes said there had been more than five decades of "ignorance, poor leadership, parochialism and arrogance" in relation to the investigation.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“Final negotiations on ‘Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
His tone was of easygoing tolerance of his questioner’s ignorance.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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Graduation Gems, 2016
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