be neglected

Example Sentences

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Preventive measures and lifestyle counseling, in turn, may be neglected even though they promote health and well-being for everyone, whatever their body shape.

From Slate • May 13, 2024

More to the point, could these or any other L.A. rarities turn out to be neglected masterpieces?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2023

One important and difficult goal cannot be neglected: investigating atrocities by all sides in the conflict and pursuing accountability for them.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022

"These communication needs cannot be replaced by hospital staff when they are admitted to hospital, and their carers cannot stop caring. If they do their needs will likely be neglected."

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2022

The old madame did not venture to say she was afraid they would be neglected during L6once’s absence; she hardly ventured to think so.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin