Addressing a problem that no longer exists might mean ignoring the problems we have now.

I decided to make a few inquiries on my own private grapevine, even if it did mean ignoring all the department's rules of procedure.

Not being concerned doesn't mean ignoring the episode, of course.

It meant ignoring his fears, but this seemed a small price to pay for the peace of mind.

Sometimes that means ignoring the case for a few months until all the bad emotion drains away.

If he refused a call, it would mean ignoring information.

And for the present that seemed to mean ignoring her daughter.

Her dancers, once removed, must guard this flame, even if it means ignoring their own.

This does not mean ignoring the products' whole life-cycles.

Treating them as they see fit often means in practice ignoring them.