negligence
Example Sentences
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The settlement was reached during jury deliberations after a trial that jurors later indicated showed the Angels’ negligence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Failing to address any known risk on your property may constitute negligence.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The public prosecution had argued that the plane maker and the airline’s negligence “undeniably contributed” to the crash of flight AF447 over the Atlantic Ocean in 2009.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Potential offences under consideration include corporate gross negligence manslaughter, fraud, health and safety breaches and misconduct in public office.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The Urals, Balkans, Pyrénées—whole mountain ranges vanished under my negligence.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing negligence
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