negligently
Example Sentences
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Following a 12-day trial, Judge Freeman found that SVB Financial exercised complete control over the bank’s strategy and negligently caused billions of dollars in losses, eliminating the FDIC’s obligation to return the deposit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The first jury trial looking at whether Edison acted negligently in igniting the fire is scheduled to begin Jan. 25.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The owner of the Newcastle wholesale business said they "strongly reject any suggestion that we have knowingly or negligently enabled criminal activity" and promised to co-operate fully with authorities.
From BBC ● May 18, 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
Wang Lung answered negligently as one speaks to a man who is scarcely an equal, “Good harvests—good harvests—” and he stepped with assurance inside the gate.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
