neglecting

Example Sentences

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If you’ve been neglecting paying down this bill, lenders might be hesitant to offer you a loan or more likely to charge you a higher interest rate.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

In the UK causing unnecessary suffering to an animal or neglecting its welfare is a criminal offence.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

She was glad she had never fallen for a horse or pony, for she would surely be neglecting it by this stage of her life.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan