inattention

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Inattention and hyperactivity symptoms were reduced by about 50% compared to the placebo group.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2021

Inattention and a failure to move over were blamed for the crash.

From Washington Times • Oct. 14, 2020

Inattention was a factor in 9 percent of large truck crashes, which fell overall in 2009 from the previous year.

From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2010

Inattention to Physical Laws is perhaps the prime culprit.

From Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics by Steele, Joel Dorman

Inattention to reason, and ignorance of the nature of things makes many of mankind give credit to miracles.

From Reason, The Only Oracle of Man Or a Compendius System of Natural Religion by Allen, Ethan