neglecting
- present participle of neglect.
Example Sentences
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“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
If you’ve been neglecting paying down this bill, lenders might be hesitant to offer you a loan or more likely to charge you a higher interest rate.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
The hosts were not neglecting their defensive work, typified by a thunderous James Botham tackle.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
These include neglecting company culture and falling in love with cool solutions to problems that might or might not exist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
I was mesmerized by the intricacy of the procedure and didn't realize how long I had been neglecting my work.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
