neglecting
Example Sentences
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I spent fruitless hours testing my employer’s patience, neglecting my more immediate work while dredging up zero-retweet Twitter posts from the early 2010s.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
It accused the report of "spreading misinformation" and "neglecting to mention the threat of terrorist attacks".
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
“What if you considered this other perspective?” most of them ask, neglecting to realize that most people won’t be inclined to think harder unless they’re presented with more than a suggestion.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
My deeper concern is that Patricia, now 39, may be neglecting her own future while trying to plan for everyone else’s.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 25, 2026
S/he begins to have abnormal difficulty in concentrating or suddenly becomes hyper-focused on tasks, resulting in s/he losing track of time and/or neglecting him/herself or others.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
