neglecting

Example Sentences

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While some say video is boosting podcasts’ appeal and making shows easier to discover on social media, others can’t help but feel that their beloved medium is neglecting them as it caters to another audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

If you’ve been neglecting paying down this bill, lenders might be hesitant to offer you a loan or more likely to charge you a higher interest rate.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The hosts were not neglecting their defensive work, typified by a thunderous James Botham tackle.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

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 • Feb. 7, 2026

Tycho also quarrelled with some of his tenants on the mainland and got into trouble with the ruling Council for neglecting the maintenance of a chapel that formed part of his estates.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin