Neglectful Sentence Examples

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  • He is nominally a Mahommedan, but is neglectful of the practices of his religion.

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  • Though he was not blind to the commercial interests of England, he was neglectful of the administration and affairs of her oversea colonies.

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  • During this time Newton does not appear to have taken part in any of the debates in the House; but he was not neglectful of his duties as a member.

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  • Of course, Christ was not neglectful of his parents.

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  • I have to admit to having been a little neglectful in my researches!

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  • Children in abusive or neglectful families are at higher risk of FTT, but these cases make up only a small proportion of the total.

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  • He sent far and wide in search of manuscripts, rescuing many treasures from the charge of ignorant and neglectful monks.

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  • About the time of setting out on his Indian expedition he was described as a most comely man, upwards of 6 ft., tall, well-proportioned, of robust make and constitution; inclined to be fat, but prevented by the fatigue he underwent; with fine, large black eyes and eyebrows; of sanguine complexion, made more manly by the influence of sun and weather; a loud, strong voice; a moderate wine-drinker; fond of simple diet, such as pilaos and plain dishes, but often neglectful of meals altogether, and satisfied, if occasion required, with parched peas and water, always to be procured.i During the reign of Nadir an attempt was made to establish a British Caspian trade with Persia.

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  • Upon his release in 1774 he married his cousin Mlle de Broissy, but he was neglectful and unfaithful, and in 1789 the pair separated, the wife taking refuge in a convent.

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  • Here his love of social pleasures made him neglectful of his studies, but he entered St John's College, Cambridge, in October 1766.

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  • Many of these cats end up being passed from neglectful home to neglectful home to neglectful home, otherwise.

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  • The disregard simply reflects the flexibility of devotion required by the laity, but failure to have an image seems slightly more neglectful.

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  • As with many rich aristocrats, Sebastian appears neglectful of his own finances.

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  • During his exile he had surrounded himself with young men of the same spirit as himself, such as Buckingham and Bennet, who, without having any claim to statesmanship, inattentive to business, neglectful of the national interests and national prejudices, became Charles's chief advisers.

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  • There is evidence that children from abusive and neglectful homes start to feel better in foster care; however, separation is almost always difficult for children, regardless of the circumstances.

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  • We are bothered a good deal by people who assume the responsibility of the world when God is neglectful.

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