neglect
Example Sentences
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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
A report by the Education Select Committee in 2021 said white working class pupils had been "failed" by decades of neglect in England's schools.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 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
The place had an air of neglect, as though it was not usually inhabited.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
