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as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
considering the chemical company's slackness when it comes to safety, it's a wonder there hasn't been a catastrophe
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as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
there's simply too much slackness in this clothesline
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Noun
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Originally, five doctors at the Cardarelli Hospital were accused of medical negligence and placed under investigation for manslaughter after the mother and daughter were sent away from the emergency room on Christmas Eve.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026 -
In court, the judge said Insua is accused of misconduct and negligence resulting in a loss of life.—
April 3,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Strong’s teammates couldn’t pick up the slack.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Appelt, Lopez, and Wise all agree that black slacks or trousers are a must-have.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Texas Department of Public Safety said on Tuesday that the Texas Rangers are assisting the Department of State Health and Services (DSHS) in an investigation regarding complaints of neglect by the camp during the floods.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, filmmakers gained rare access to document a revival meeting inside an Alabama prison, leading to a six-year investigation into the state’s deadly prison system, characterized by corruption, violence, and neglect.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Slackness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackness. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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