negligent
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Since 2013, a host of parliamentary inquiries has found the authorities negligent and in some cases complicit.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
When the doctor tells him, “Sire, you are incurable,” he reacts with the same denial that has allowed him to ignore the destruction that has occurred under his negligent leadership.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The lawsuit, which was filed by Serge Svetnoy, who worked as the lighting technician on the film, alleges the Hollywood actor was negligent leading up to the shooting.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Money is scarce and her mother is negligent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
There are always untenable events, freak happenings like someone recognizing you, or at worst, the trouble results from a foolish and negligent spy, like my time with Luzan.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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