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neglect

[ni-glekt] / nɪˈglɛkt /






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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

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

“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

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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