remiss
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But I’d be remiss not to mention that the always excellent ‘Dark Winds’ keeps getting better and is long overdue for some Emmys recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
However, Martinez of Earthjustice noted that NOx is the single-largest category of emissions under the South Coast AQMD’s authority, and said that the agency would be remiss not to take action on it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
Speaking to the BBC ahead of that meeting, Labour MP Stella Creasy said it would be "remiss" of the government to dismiss concerns over the winter fuel payment.
From BBC ● May 20, 2025
Stanton says it would be remiss if the development programme did not compare the two sexes.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
I regret to say this, Miss Kenton, but I believe you have been a little remiss in these respects.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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