neglected
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EPA alleged the company stored about 8,000 pounds of hydrofluoric acid and 34,000 pounds of nitric acid at a Kent, Wash., facility — but neglected to report these stockpiles to the appropriate government agencies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
But many also eventually realize they neglected their brands in the process.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"With the best will in the world, the poorest and most fragile countries just haven't got money sitting in the bank to do that, so things will get neglected across a range of areas."
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Les Quennevais is meant to be the island's second urban centre, but there has long been a feeling that the parade and precinct has been neglected with many shops left empty.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
His excuse to us, when we complained we were being neglected, was that he had to get acquainted with his new daughter.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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