be neglected
Example Sentences
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Preventive measures and lifestyle counseling, in turn, may be neglected even though they promote health and well-being for everyone, whatever their body shape.
From Slate • May 13, 2024
Bening was overlooked seven years ago for “20th Century Women” and may be neglected again this year for her fierce turn as the egotistical, obsessively determined long-distance swimmer in “Nyad.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024
They say inspections are being rushed, preventative maintenance may be neglected and overworked employees are more likely to be fatigued.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2023
One important and difficult goal cannot be neglected: investigating atrocities by all sides in the conflict and pursuing accountability for them.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022
The old madame did not venture to say she was afraid they would be neglected during L6once’s absence; she hardly ventured to think so.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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