neglect
verb (used with object)
to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight.
was neglecting
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past progressiveof neglect.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“I was neglecting my own needs,” said Davis, who described herself as a single mother of a special-needs child.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
It was an eventful year for Tesla dominated by Mr. Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, which led to complaints by Tesla investors that he was neglecting his duties at the carmaker at a critical time.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
He said the minister was neglecting what has become a societal issue and the inability of families, traditional and religious leaders, and politicians to ensure the moral upbringing of young people.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2022
Before long, Rhodes was neglecting his law practice to work on the Oath Keepers.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2022
Though she pretended to take no notice of my work, even complaining that I was neglecting my tasks, I would sometimes come upon her looking to see what I had stitched.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
