be remiss
Example Sentences
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We would be remiss in not mentioning the monologue that arguably led us to this moment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Shawnee Smith in "Saw" However, we’d be remiss if we didn’t consider the “Saw” movies, which sit at the other end of Perkins’ spectrum of pastiche.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025
Having just written an entire article about the dangers of universalized single-cause explanations, though, I would be remiss in putting the blame for dysfunction and discontent entirely on the media.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2024
But I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the many guest stars on this series, a who’s who of comedy appeared over the six seasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024
“I would be remiss to do so twice. Pray, what are your names, children? Your full names, please.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
