neglected
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She neglected to mention that literally everyone else except rapper Vanilla Ice had already quit.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
EPA alleged the company stored about 8,000 pounds of hydrofluoric acid and 34,000 pounds of nitric acid at a Kent, Wash., facility — but neglected to report these stockpiles to the appropriate government agencies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
But many also eventually realize they neglected their brands in the process.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Les Quennevais is meant to be the island's second urban centre, but there has long been a feeling that the parade and precinct has been neglected with many shops left empty.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“Have you been eating, Richard?” she asked, in a fond familiar way, the way a mother would speak to a son who had neglected to take care of himself.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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