Negligence
//ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns//
"Negligence" in a Sentence (12 examples)
There's no room for excuses when it comes to your negligence, is there?
The accident stemmed from her negligence.
The accident happened because of the driver's negligence.
The accident was due to the negligence of the caretaker.
This failure was brought about by your own negligence.
I'm displeased at your negligence.
The opposition accused the prime minister of negligence.
I'm displeased with your negligence.
Negligence is a type of damage or offense.
Liisa accused me of negligence.
negligence while driving
The Woodwalton signalman, Rose, who was severely censured in Captain Tyler's report, behaved with great negligence.
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