negligent
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A jury found Instagram’s owner Meta and YouTube negligent for operating a product that harmed kids and teens and failed to warn about those dangers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The lawsuit says the venue is responsible for premises liability and Lamb for negligent hiring and supervision.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
A tribunal found Kerley was "negligent and, to a certain extent, reckless" in not adhering to anti-doping regulations, after the American recorded three whereabouts failures between 11 May and 6 December 2024.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Villamide and three other former senior officers are on trial for dereliction of duty and aggravated negligent destruction.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
The lieutenant says, “That seems pretty negligent to me, Drum.”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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