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inattention

[in-uh-ten-shuhn] / ˌɪn əˈtɛn ʃən /


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Inattention and hyperactivity symptoms were reduced by about 50% compared to the placebo group.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2021

Inattention and a failure to move over were blamed for the crash.

From Washington Times • Oct. 14, 2020

Inattention was a factor in 9 percent of large truck crashes, which fell overall in 2009 from the previous year.

From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2010

Inattention to self, and consequently to others, is what we invariably find.

From Laughter : an Essay on the Meaning of the Comic by Brereton, Cloudesley Shovell Henry

Inattention in the use of fires and lights.

From Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction by Braidwood, James




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