neglect
Example Sentences
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Schizas neglected to mention that she was a world-class figure skater who competed at the Beijing Games in 2022 and was returning to the Olympics this year.
Kala-azar is spread by sandflies and is one of the most dangerous neglected tropical diseases, with a fatality rate of 95 percent if untreated, causing fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver.
From Barron's
And meanwhile, Milan has been transformed into a "pleasant Disneyland for tourists", hosting a string of major events but neglecting its residents, he said.
From Barron's
Some of the cases he worked with were children neglected and unloved from the start, and that was a tragedy.
From Literature
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Over time it’s become a symbol of neglect and unrealized potential in downtown Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times
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