neglecting

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, Israel's state comptroller released a scathing report accusing successive governments of neglecting domestic weapons production and failing to maintain critical raw material reserves.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

My deeper concern is that Patricia, now 39, may be neglecting her own future while trying to plan for everyone else’s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

If through sharing my story I could start the process of rebuilding what we lost, then passing on that opportunity would be neglecting my responsibilities as a husband and father.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Ukrainian officials, though, say Russia is dangerously neglecting the site and say a repeat of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a real threat.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Their worry turns to anger when they find out that Vincent is neglecting his work at Goupil’s.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman