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neglect

[ni-glekt] / nɪˈglɛkt /






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"Yes, I do. The fundamentals aren't to do with the colour of the skin of people running our High Streets. It's to do with long-term decline and neglect."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"I want the Danish government to take responsibility for showing so much neglect," Jorgensen added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

His administration also confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose officials have been accused of abuse or medical neglect in as least 40 states, will assist in providing security at World Cup venues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

EMDR’s growing acceptance reflects the understanding that most any kind of early life anguish, from benign neglect or financial stress to parental alcoholism, can have the same impact as a horrific combat experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

He says they certainly didn't poison her, or anything like that, but his personal belief is that there was some funny business—that she died as the result of neglect on their part.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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