neglected
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She neglected to mention that literally everyone else except rapper Vanilla Ice had already quit.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
He said that since Gaddafi's overthrow, sectors such as education and healthcare as well as basic needs have been "completely neglected".
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
But many also eventually realize they neglected their brands in the process.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Tryl says it's part of a "wider malaise" that may seem minor or cosmetic, but "chips away" at Britons' perceptions of their local area, making them feel their communities are "neglected or forgotten".
From BBC • May 2, 2026
She told us he wanted to start a new life, but she neglected to inform us that he had a whole other family that did not include us.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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