negligence

Example Sentences

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Authorities have now arrested three executives from the construction firm, citing "gross negligence".

From BBC

Police have arrested three men from the construction company involved, accusing the firm of gross negligence leading to the accident and causing the fire "to spread rapidly beyond control".

From Barron's

"Omission, negligence or incompetence, it's the same," she said.

From Barron's

The court criticised the police and investigating agencies for carrying out a flawed investigation, marked by "negligence and delay" because of which "the true offender" had not been identified.

From BBC

A watchdog report released last year found that negligence, misconduct and other failures at the jail contributed to his death.

From Los Angeles Times