remiss
Example Sentences
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It would be remiss of me to not take that responsibility seriously, but at the same time, that’s not why I set out to do it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
However, it would be remiss of me not to say that real change and direction in this area usually came from threats made by me in light of catastrophic mistakes.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
However, Martinez of Earthjustice noted that NOx is the single-largest category of emissions under the South Coast AQMD’s authority, and said that the agency would be remiss not to take action on it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
It would be remiss not to say I wish I had got to world number one, but that wasn't in my path.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
“Hana, you must shake out the tatami when you are back from Kobe!” she exclaimed, as if Hanako had been remiss.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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