be negligent

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That would be negligent on the owner’s part.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023

Families could also seek damages from any outside parties that designed, helped build or made components for the Titan if they were found to be negligent and a cause of the implosion.

From Reuters • Jun. 22, 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

Indeed, you dare not be negligent and backward in this duty; for, as it is, our flesh is all too sluggish to heed the Spirit and all too able to resist it.

From Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent by Luther, Martin