be negligent
Example Sentences
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In Ohtani, baseball finally has its long-awaited face of the game, and the sport would be negligent to not maximize his stardom, both domestically and abroad.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025
That would be negligent on the owner’s part.
From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023
Families could also seek damages from any outside parties that designed, helped build or made components for the Titan if they were found to be negligent and a cause of the implosion.
From Reuters • Jun. 22, 2023
On Tuesday the inquiry heard Scottish ministers were against providing payouts because the NHS had not been found to be negligent or at fault.
From BBC • Jul. 26, 2022
He is sure to be active, because he knows that his power, and perhaps his head, may be lost if he be negligent.
From The English Constitution by Bagehot, Walter
