negligent

Example Sentences

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A police spokesperson previously said they have reason to believe "those in charge at the company were grossly negligent", which led to the fire and caused it to "spread uncontrollably".

From BBC

"We have reason to believe that those in charge at the company were grossly negligent, which led to this accident and caused the fire to spread uncontrollably, resulting in major casualties," a police spokesperson said.

From BBC

Instead of exploding at her negligent loved ones, she breaks free by taking off on her motorcycle to the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire.

From Salon

Wuterich maintained he could not remember what had happened in Safa's house, and agreed to plead guilty to one count of negligent dereliction of duty - a charge unrelated to any direct involvement in the killings.

From BBC

He was convicted of assault with a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm and negligent discharge of a gun, following a two-week trial that featured tearful testimony from Pete.

From Los Angeles Times