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negligence

[neg-li-juhns] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns /


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The mother is suing the district for negligence and premises liability and seeking damages in an amount to be determined at trial for medical bills, emotional distress and other relief deemed proper by the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Curreri, a former police officer, said Bush's "intentional negligence" was "pretty difficult to comprehend".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Meta lost a social-media addiction trial, facing negligence findings for harming children, and announced several hundred layoffs.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

One of the earliest comics, in 1938, involved Superman exposing the negligence of mine owners who endangered their workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

“I hope Monsieur will not think that there has been any negligence on my part,” he said anxiously, his eyes going from Poirot to M. Bouc.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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