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negligence

[neg-li-juhns] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns /


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The families of the victims filed a $35-million claim against the county and state fireworks regulators alleging widespread negligence for allowing the illegal operation to continue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak was also arrested on Saturday, after a panel appointed to investigate the unrest recommended the pair be prosecuted for criminal negligence.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Meta lost a social-media addiction trial, facing negligence findings for harming children, and announced several hundred layoffs.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

One of the earliest comics, in 1938, involved Superman exposing the negligence of mine owners who endangered their workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

“I hope Monsieur will not think that there has been any negligence on my part,” he said anxiously, his eyes going from Poirot to M. Bouc.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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