Example Sentences

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Macron, on a two-day visit to the region, met with families of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, and said “we will neglect nothing” to obtain freedom for French citizens.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

He is worried that in its push to replace fossil fuels with renewables, parliament will neglect biodiversity.

From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2022

“So obviously it makes sense that the government will neglect the issue.”

From The Guardian • Jun. 15, 2018

Once let a man become an enthusiast on long-distance pedestrianism, and he will neglect business and every thing else to follow his favorite pastime.

From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2015

Oxen and cows will not fatten by themselves; but will neglect the finest pasture that is not recommended by society. 

From The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 2 by Morley, Henry