neglect
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Board members can only be removed for cause, meaning malfeasance, inefficiency, or neglect in their duties.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
Those from the Renaissance to the 19th century have been brought into the canon, redressing centuries of neglect, while once well-known female artists of the past whose reputations faded are again highly visible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
He has rejected the false choice between engagement abroad and neglect at home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
After more than a half-century of neglect, a derelict, historic church known as the oldest building on Wilshire Boulevard may finally be restored to its spiritual mission.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The water table in that one area has kept them living through all these years of neglect, and they were ready to bloom at any moment.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
Vocabulary lists containing neglect
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Excerpt from "The Declaration of Independence"
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