be remiss
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I’d be remiss not to heap praise on the sisters Mara, who bring something to the screen that I haven’t seen in quite some time.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
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
Another Labour MP, Stella Creasy, said it would be "remiss" of the government to ignore the concerns of her colleagues.
From BBC ● May 23, 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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