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negligence

[neg-li-juhns] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns /


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The attorney general faults OpenAI for failing to put in place stricter rules to verify users' ages, invoking legal statutes on deception and negligence.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Failing to address any known risk on your property may constitute negligence.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The imposing grain silos at Beirut’s port mostly withstood last year’s massive explosion — but now serve as reminders of negligence and destruction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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

“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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