- present participle of neglect.
neglecting
Example Sentences
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One in three even admitted to accidentally breaking the law by neglecting important responsibilities, like missing jury duty.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“What if you considered this other perspective?” most of them ask, neglecting to realize that most people won’t be inclined to think harder unless they’re presented with more than a suggestion.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
These include neglecting company culture and falling in love with cool solutions to problems that might or might not exist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
"The economy has been destroyed," he said, accusing the ousted government of neglecting ordinary citizens.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
Though she pretended to take no notice of my work, even complaining that I was neglecting my tasks, I would sometimes come upon her looking to see what I had stitched.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
