negligence

Example Sentences

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“The predictable outcome of continuing to protect shareholders and executives from the consequences of their own negligence is not theoretical. It is observable. More catastrophic fires,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

The family says they plan to sue the facility for negligence.

From BBC

The family of the Nigerian author and feminist icon Adichie has accused the hospital of "gross medical negligence".

From Barron's

"Accidents like this can only happen due to negligence, skipped steps, deviations from the design, or the use of incorrect materials," Anutin said.

From BBC

He and his wife Jessica, who is also French, are suspected of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.

From BBC