- present participle of neglect.
neglecting
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, Israel's state comptroller released a scathing report accusing successive governments of neglecting domestic weapons production and failing to maintain critical raw material reserves.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The hosts were not neglecting their defensive work, typified by a thunderous James Botham tackle.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
If through sharing my story I could start the process of rebuilding what we lost, then passing on that opportunity would be neglecting my responsibilities as a husband and father.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
The consequences of neglecting our sense of mattering are measurable and profound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
S/he begins to have abnormal difficulty in concentrating or suddenly becomes hyper-focused on tasks, resulting in s/he losing track of time and/or neglecting him/herself or others.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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