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inattention

noun as in heedlessness

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A 2022 systemic review of 87 studies found increased screen time was modestly associated with higher levels of aggression, inattention, anxiety, depression and behavioral problems.

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Beijing, in the midst of China’s global rivialy with the U.S., has sought to take advantage of Washington’s inattention at the U.N. to put its mark on global affairs.

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Prosecutor Adrian Stalker said his driving had been dangerous and was "not just a lack of judgement or momentary inattention".

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Trump’s tariff orders betray the same inattention to detail.

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China throughout Latin America has made significant inroads in infrastructure and diplomacy, often taking advantage of U.S. inattention.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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