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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are ignoring" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing action where someone is currently not paying attention to or acknowledging something or someone.
Example: "Despite the evidence presented, they are ignoring the facts and continuing with their assumptions."
Alternatives: "are disregarding" or "are overlooking".
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are ignoring
verb
To deliberately pay no attention to.
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Lawmakers are ignoring them.
But Stephen, you are ignoring the calendar.
The Republican candidates are ignoring this.
Others are ignoring the medical recommendations.
Other teams are ignoring this hoopla.
"The Democrats are ignoring terrorism," he said.
"They are ignoring us," he said.
Clearly university chiefs are ignoring requests to curb greed.
Many politicians and upper level bureaucrats are ignoring the issues.
But politicians are ignoring much of the problem.
And web users are ignoring the spam that gets through.
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