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negligently



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But there was only skipper Edward Llewelyn, 73 at the time, who was found to have acted negligently by a Board of Trade inquiry.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

It does not, on its face, shield these corporations from suit as the creators of a defective product that negligently serves users this speech in harmful ways.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

To turn their attention to damages, enough jurors had to essentially agree that one or both accused tech platforms was negligently or harmfully designed and users should have been warned, according to verdict forms.

From Barron's Mar. 21, 2026

The suits claim it acted negligently, including by failing to remove the old, dormant transmission line in Eaton Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

Camilla sat between them, with her elbow propped negligently on the table and her chin in her hand, tranquil as an orchid.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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