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as in rejecting
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her
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as in disdaining
to show contempt for a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket
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Recent Examples of snubbing After decades of snubbing fungi as parasites or passive tubes, the escalating tally of their functions has led researchers to consider mycorrhizae a missing link in climate studies. —
Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 But for the better part of a century, the Oscars have consistently celebrated pieces of horror — acting, writing, cinematography, score — while snubbing the collaborative effort as a complete work of art. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026 He’s particularly set on winning over Berthe, who’s equally committed to snubbing him. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 In January, the governor took the unusual step of snubbing Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a fellow Republican state officeholder, and throwing his support behind political newcomer Nate Sheets in the primary. —John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026 Why did Maxwell speak to DOJ while snubbing Congress? —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 By that measure, Sheinbaum should be reminded that sending cheap oil to the decrepit Cuban regime and snubbing the Summit of the Americas in solidarity with the region’s most brutal dictatorships is a betrayal of Mexico’s constitutional commitment to human rights. —Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 But for the better part of a century, the Oscars have consistently celebrated pieces of horror — acting, writing, cinematography, score — while snubbing the collaborative effort as a complete work of art. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026 He’s particularly set on winning over Berthe, who’s equally committed to snubbing him. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 In January, the governor took the unusual step of snubbing Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a fellow Republican state officeholder, and throwing his support behind political newcomer Nate Sheets in the primary. —John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026 Why did Maxwell speak to DOJ while snubbing Congress? —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 By that measure, Sheinbaum should be reminded that sending cheap oil to the decrepit Cuban regime and snubbing the Summit of the Americas in solidarity with the region’s most brutal dictatorships is a betrayal of Mexico’s constitutional commitment to human rights. —Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Trump has criticized European countries for rejecting or hesitating to get involved in the war with Iran.— NPR Staff, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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Questionable fee calculations, bait and switch practices and rejecting measures to improve transparency are not ways to earn that support.— Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, authorities exhumed McBride’s body for additional DNA testing, a step New Jersey State Police said was critical to isolating an unknown male DNA profile from earlier evidence.— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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The main attraction supported an Inter Miami break along the right wing, eventually isolating Rapids defender Lucas Herrington, 1-on-1, in the back of the box.— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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The guard then went to Ada’s table and — according to the girl’s parents — spoke to Ada and her mother aggressively about disrespecting and harassing people.— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, Jorginho posted a lengthy Instagram Story, claiming that Roan’s security team was extremely aggressive toward his family for walking past her table and shaming her for disrespecting her fans, especially a child.— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
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This is an unsustainable path if the state hopes to avoid cutting health, education and other priorities.— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Another option is to remove some of the pups, by cutting under the plants, and gathering the leaves with roots.— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Playing the no-nonsense musical-hating science guy leaves the expansive star of Beetlejuice, School of Rock and Spamalot with too few enjoyments to share, too few moments of comic stage business, and certainly not enough songs to belt.— Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
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But the legacy Trump-hating press.— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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While there are dismemberments and other bits of gruesome violence to be found in the film, Badlands is largely aimed at endearing its audience rather than repulsing them.— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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Larson’s son Lane, then 9, had grown up loving the Bulldogs and despising their rivals, and made his feelings clear.— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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Cruelty and corruption recognized no regional boundaries, and officials on both sides seem to have come closer to despising than sympathizing with their suffering captives.— Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
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When the garlic resprouts in spring, plant a new crop of spinach nearby to take full advantage of the companion plants' pest-repelling abilities.— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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Marigolds protect tomatoes by repelling pests and suppressing harmful nematodes in the soil.— Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Snubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/snubbing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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