Example Sentences

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“It appears that the Chinese are neglecting sanctioned barrels and buying other crude in the market.”

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

"Most retailers outside Asia are neglecting AI and missing out on the potential additional benefits it offers," they said.

From Reuters • Apr. 25, 2023

"It is unconscionable that public safety officials are neglecting to provide critical information in Spanish to a predominately Spanish-speaking community," the representatives said in a letter Friday to DPS Director Steven McCraw.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2022

Once again A.C.S. will be investigating her parents on the suspicion that they are neglecting their children.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2021

Anyway we are neglecting them by staying out here like this.”

From Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border by Carr, Annie Roe