remiss
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I’d be remiss if I didn’t ask your approach for your album and how you swapped the typical 440 Hz for 432 Hz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
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
Speaking to the BBC ahead of that meeting, Labour MP Stella Creasy said it would be "remiss" of the government to dismiss concerns over the winter fuel payment.
From BBC ● May 20, 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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