remiss
Example Sentences
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We would be remiss in not mentioning the monologue that arguably led us to this moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 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
We can probably rule out these final two potential outcomes in the event that Preston and Hull draw and Luton win, but it would be remiss not to mention them:
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
The chaplain shook his head, feeling despicably remiss because he did not know how to delegate responsibility and had no initiative, and because he really had been tempted to disagree with the colonel.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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