neglecting

Example Sentences

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And meanwhile, Milan has been transformed into a "pleasant Disneyland for tourists", hosting a string of major events but neglecting its residents, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 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

Ukrainian officials, though, say Russia is dangerously neglecting the site and say a repeat of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a real threat.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

The consequences of neglecting our sense of mattering are measurable and profound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

She’d been neglecting her hair, which was darker and straighter; her body had grown stubby, her face round.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood