be 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

But I’d be remiss not to mention that the always excellent ‘Dark Winds’ keeps getting better and is long overdue for some Emmys recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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

Shawnee Smith in "Saw" However, we’d be remiss if we didn’t consider the “Saw” movies, which sit at the other end of Perkins’ spectrum of pastiche.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025

“I feel like I would be remiss in my parenting if I didn’t bring it up,” she said.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro