dereliction
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"For governments to allow private entities to essentially play Russian roulette with every human being on earth is, in my view, a total dereliction of duty," said Russell, a prominent voice on AI safety.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Welsh ministers hope that powers over the tax would help to encourage development and regeneration, and prevent dereliction.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
“It’s easy to blame me for the dereliction of duty that has been going on here for many, many years before I came into office,” she continued.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
Federal law says that Fed officials can only be removed for "cause," which could be interpreted to mean malfeasance or dereliction of duty.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Formal police charges of dereliction of duty were brought against Parker, but once again he was acquitted.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
Vocabulary lists containing dereliction
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