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neglect

[ni-glekt] / nɪˈglɛkt /






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"I want the Danish government to take responsibility for showing so much neglect," Jorgensen added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

No one suggests Renton’s misbehavior is even partly attributable to poverty, abuse, neglect or any kind of systemic failure, nor is the judge who orders him to complete a rehab program a figure of fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“But unlike physical abuse and neglect, financial abuse is more likely to occur with the tacit acknowledgment and consent of the elder person and can be more difficult to detect and establish,” it adds.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

The lawsuit alleges that detainees face similar conditions as those at the annex, such as mold, disease, medical neglect and inadequate food and water.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But I can't neglect the other 25 percent of that pie chart.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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