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negligent

[neg-li-juhnt] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt /


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A widow whose husband was killed in a car accident by a negligent driver but who could not bring a lawsuit because of a federal statute preserving governmental immunity.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

It would be negligent to write about Arsenal beating a direct opponent without mentioning their most effective tool this season.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Police were reviewing footage of the scene to determine whether the crossing guard was negligent, he told reporters.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

But in January 1977, after four days of testimony and 3½ hours of deliberations, Longet was acquitted of the felony charge and convicted of a misdemeanor charge of negligent homicide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

He knew the prosecutors were on the fence, at best, about charging Reggie with negligent homicide.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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