be remiss
Example Sentences
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However, it would be remiss of me not to say that real change and direction in this area usually came from threats made by me in light of catastrophic mistakes.
From BBC • May 12, 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'd be remiss not to add that she was also the type of mom who thought I looked beautiful no matter what, and regularly told me so.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
