inattention
Example Sentences
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Her book is the message in a bottle, urging us to connect more deeply with our inattention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
That agreement resolved a union grievance addressing what the union regarded as administrative overreach and inattention to employees mired in lengthy investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
It is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can interfere with daily life, including school, work, and relationships.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 17, 2026
Prosecutor Adrian Stalker said his driving had been dangerous and was "not just a lack of judgement or momentary inattention".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
And I think now that fate is shaped half by expectation, half by inattention.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
