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negligence

[neg-li-juhns] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns /


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He said Solomon is leading the search and it would be negligence for Ruemmler to not be involved, adding that no one knows Goldman’s legal and regulatory challenges better than her.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Police are recommending negligence charges against the parents.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Calling this "serious negligence", the Akal Takht head asked the Punjab government to amend the law within a month and urged it not to implement the disputed provisions until then.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

A court-appointed guardian for Joshua sued for negligence, blaming not only the driver who hit him and ran away but also the city and the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The crop was so severely damaged that farmers sought to bring suit against the state for negligence in not warning them that this might happen.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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