be remiss
Example Sentences
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It would be remiss of me to not take that responsibility seriously, but at the same time, that’s not why I set out to do it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
However, it would be remiss of me not to say that real change and direction in this area usually came from threats made by me in light of catastrophic mistakes.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
However, Martinez of Earthjustice noted that NOx is the single-largest category of emissions under the South Coast AQMD’s authority, and said that the agency would be remiss not to take action on it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025
“I would also be remiss not to mention that I am humbled to be in such excellent company, filmmakers I genuinely admire,” Corbet said on stage.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025
“I would be remiss to do so twice. Pray, what are your names, children? Your full names, please.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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