Many traffic accidents are the result of driver inattention.
They lost several potential clients through their inattention to detail.
Recent Examples on the WebHalf of all reported boating collisions in 2023 were linked to inattention and improper lookout procedure, according to the FWC.—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024 Now, with much of the world focused on crises elsewhere, there is the risk of a catastrophic third regional war being sparked in Congo—one that could possibly be averted but for the inattention of the West.—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2024 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, is usually diagnosed during the early school years.—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024 Many of the incident reports blame human error and inattention.—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inattention
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