negligent
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Police were reviewing footage of the scene to determine whether the crossing guard was negligent, he told reporters.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
This includes any "grossly negligent action or inaction of individuals", it said.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Svetnoy was the first crew member of the ill-fated western to bring a lawsuit against the producers, alleging they were negligent in Hutchins’ October 2021 death.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Money is scarce and her mother is negligent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Like, I don’t want to be a negligent friend, but I don’t know how to help Morgan if I can’t even talk to her.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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