inattention

Example Sentences

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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

A 2022 systemic review of 87 studies found increased screen time was modestly associated with higher levels of aggression, inattention, anxiety, depression and behavioral problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 21, 2025

Fewer words passed between parent and child, but more profound was the silence that resulted from my inattention to sounds.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez