The phrase "to ignore the evidence" means to knowingly or purposely choose not to pay attention to the facts or information that supports a certain conclusion or belief. Full definition
However, if we are to take seriously his essays, we can not ignore the evidence of his constant meditation on matters of ultimate order and meaning. (religion-online.org)
Shortly after, a response came from another group, who insisted the first group ignored the evidence from 132 peer - reviewed studies. (discovermagazine.com)
And good history does not ignore evidence that does not fit a particular theory or interpretation. (bookbrowse.com)