Example Sentences

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He said the accumulated evidence of how the brain and body respond to chronic psychological stress strongly suggested that modern medicine has been neglecting a critically important hazard to heart health.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2022

Anna Kane also claimed her husband has been neglecting the family’s needs.

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2021

Doina’s sweet face clouds over when she realises she has been neglecting her Snapchat over the last couple of hours.

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2017

Until now, Shanghai has been neglecting another key contributor to climate change, says Yang of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

From Scientific American • Sep. 27, 2011

She roused herself presently and began to look out of the window with the remorseful feeling of one who has been neglecting an old friend for an acquaintance.

From Olive in Italy by Dalton, Moray