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The scheme looks to reward the best parks in the country - the first Green Flags were awarded in 1997 after many historic city centre parks were left neglected and derelict for decades.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Our forthcoming report from the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for Family Studies shows how thoroughly Washington has neglected this critical point.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The morning after the address, “Fox & Friends,” the network’s flagship three-hour morning show that typically serves as a rallying ground for administration priorities, pointedly neglected to even cover the speech.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

To reach the nearest city, Sadvakasova must drive two hours along a neglected road that becomes almost impassable in rain or snow.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The window frame groaned as Frankie lifted it outward, its hinges ungreased and neglected.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros