neglect
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Symbols of neglect and urban decay abound in artist Sayre Gomez’s “Precious Moments” at David Kordansky Gallery, on view through March 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
"This community of Boxtown and South Memphis as a whole historically just has been the subject of environmental neglect," the 17-year-old Bernard told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Multiple press reports and Lopez-Cornejo’s mother maintain that Lopez-Cornejo, a father of a 12-year-old girl, who suffered from chronic illness, died from medical neglect after he was refused treatment.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Claims of abuse and neglect have consistently broken down under investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
There was nothing rude about this seeming neglect.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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Mr. Jensen all too often neglects his big man, but he writes with admirable acuity of the little men and women affected by it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
To opponents of the forthcoming regulation, including many still inside the Social Security Administration, Warshawsky and Vought’s conception of the modern economy neglects the fact that workers like Tincher grew up in a different world.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2025
The recent sharp selloff in Zions Bancorp’s stock already more than captures any credit risk associated with loan losses, but it neglects the overall quality of the bank’s financials, an analyst said Thursday.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
For example, it neglects to show the good side of social media alongside its dangers, he says, and some details – including the secret emoji codes one character claims children use – ring false.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025
The definition neglects to mention the maps, the ones that delineate the return trip to normal or the site of the sunken treasure.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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“The city’s neglected this for decades,” Taylor said, calling it “unprecedented” how close the tide is to the peninsula’s boardwalk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Thus banking fundamentals are neglected while resources and bandwidth are absorbed by these new and extensive compliance requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Snakebite is considered one of the world's most neglected tropical diseases.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
"This is a social problem, especially in this area. Teesside has been massively neglected and ignored," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Even the recruitment officer was so busy counting out the twenty-five one-dollar bills Ned handed him that he neglected to ask for proof of age.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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It accused the report of "spreading misinformation" and "neglecting to mention the threat of terrorist attacks".
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
One in three even admitted to accidentally breaking the law by neglecting important responsibilities, like missing jury duty.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 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
While some say video is boosting podcasts’ appeal and making shows easier to discover on social media, others can’t help but feel that their beloved medium is neglecting them as it caters to another audience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The game had been around for centuries and had even been banned by an English king in the 1300s because too many people were playing it and neglecting their archery training.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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