negligent
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In many places, their construction and upkeep are devolved onto private owners like negligent Mayor Chandler, who are also sometimes liable if someone gets hurt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
A widow whose husband was killed in a car accident by a negligent driver but who could not bring a lawsuit because of a federal statute preserving governmental immunity.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
It would be negligent to write about Arsenal beating a direct opponent without mentioning their most effective tool this season.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Police were reviewing footage of the scene to determine whether the crossing guard was negligent, he told reporters.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
In turn, Bunderson said, Dr. Strayer, an “expert,” would be telling the jury that Reggie was negligent, taking that decision away from the jury.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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