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negligent

[neg-li-juhnt] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt /


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In 2018, Boulder County sued Exxon Mobil and the Canadian oil company Suncor Energy, accusing the companies of “intentional, reckless and negligent conduct.”

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

But that case also found the companies were negligent in how they designed their products, making them addictive to young users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The lawsuit says the venue is responsible for premises liability and Lamb for negligent hiring and supervision.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

A tribunal found Kerley was "negligent and, to a certain extent, reckless" in not adhering to anti-doping regulations, after the American recorded three whereabouts failures between 11 May and 6 December 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

It entailed Reggie pleading to two counts of negligent homicide, both class A misdemeanors.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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