neglect

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Most countries in the region are rebuilding their militaries after years of neglect, but would still need many years and tough spending decisions before they could defend themselves without the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

After more than a half-century of neglect, a derelict, historic church known as the oldest building on Wilshire Boulevard may finally be restored to its spiritual mission.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Many companies invest in early-career-talent development but neglect retaining institutional knowledge on the other side of the career spectrum.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Experiences such as emotional neglect and other forms of adversity can significantly influence a child's development.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

And it was astonishingly durable—the U.S. explorer Hiram Bingham photographed the citadel of Machu Piqchu in 1913, and found it in near-perfect condition despite four centuries of neglect.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann