be neglected
Example Sentences
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Preventive measures and lifestyle counseling, in turn, may be neglected even though they promote health and well-being for everyone, whatever their body shape.
From Slate • May 13, 2024
Bening was overlooked seven years ago for “20th Century Women” and may be neglected again this year for her fierce turn as the egotistical, obsessively determined long-distance swimmer in “Nyad.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024
One important and difficult goal cannot be neglected: investigating atrocities by all sides in the conflict and pursuing accountability for them.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022
"These communication needs cannot be replaced by hospital staff when they are admitted to hospital, and their carers cannot stop caring. If they do their needs will likely be neglected."
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2022
And Gregor did not have to be neglected.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
