neglect
Example Sentences
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Board members can only be removed for cause, meaning malfeasance, inefficiency, or neglect in their duties.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
Those from the Renaissance to the 19th century have been brought into the canon, redressing centuries of neglect, while once well-known female artists of the past whose reputations faded are again highly visible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
We’re so busy down here bickering that we sometimes neglect to look up and consider how much we can accomplish when we are at our best.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Safeguarding is the process of protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from abuse, harm, or neglect.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“But is there not danger of Lady Catherine’s disapprobation here, my good sir? You had better neglect your relations than run the risk of offending your patroness.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing neglect
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Excerpt from "The Declaration of Independence"
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