omission
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An inquest jury into the teenager's death will look at whether any "act or omission by a police officer" caused or contributed to his death.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The omission squares with Warsh’s reform agenda, which is largely about returning the Fed to the smaller, quieter institution it was before Bernanke grew its presence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Analysts say the most obvious hole is the omission of violent far-right movements.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Kudos to Lisa Leslie for her statue outside the Crypt, but there is one glaring omission of those honored.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
If I tell Ma and Dad everything except about the deer, that’s lying by omission, Ma says: not telling the whole truth.
From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Vocabulary lists containing omission
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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Language and Grammar - Middle School
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