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omission

[oh-mish-uhn] / oʊˈmɪʃ ən /


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The omission of a climate activist group’s resolution led some to fear eroding shareholder rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

At a time when many doctors pride themselves on practicing precision medicine, that omission is striking and dangerous.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

In a November 2023 response to the complaint, he disputed that Saxon “has sustained any injury, damage, or loss by reason of any act, omission or breach by Defendant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Whatever the case, neither finding was shared with the whistleblower or their counsel for a staggering eight months, an omission that created a second problem.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

“A lie of omission is still a lie.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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