- present participle of neglect.
neglecting
Example Sentences
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It laid much of the blame, once again, on Roark, saying it was focused on building out a restaurant platform that it plans to take public and neglecting Driven.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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
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
“So you think I’m neglecting you and Macy?”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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