be negligent
Example Sentences
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That would be negligent on the owner’s part.
From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023
“While empathetic of the community that it’s a hardship and a burden, I most certainly would be negligent if we ignored the risk this storm presents.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2023
He added the crimes need to be prioritised and big companies held to account criminally if they are found to be negligent.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2022
"It would be negligent not to take the inflationary development into account," he said.
From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2022
Not to mention, that the magistrate himself may often be negligent, or partial, or unjust in his administration.
From Essays by Hume, David
